The textbook is primarily aimed at and established practitioners as part of their continuing medical education (CME). However, its clear descriptions of diseases and clinical processes also make it a valuable encyclopedic reference for non-rheumatologists , medical students, and house officers.

Introductory aspects (including basic science like immunology and genetics).

The , published in 2015, serves as a comprehensive educational resource for the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR). It is an extension of the highly successful EULAR Online Course , designed to provide an evidence-based, clinical overview of the entire spectrum of rheumatology. Key Structural Features

: Each of the 50 chapters is authored by at least two experts from different European countries, often assisted by junior researchers, to ensure a balanced and modern educational perspective.