PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Gerald N. Sims, Jr AU - Howard R. Smith TI - Outpatient management of systemic lupus erythematosus DP - 1996 Mar 01 TA - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine PG - 94--100 VI - 63 IP - 2 4099 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/63/2/94.short 4100 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/63/2/94.full SO - Cleve Clin J Med1996 Mar 01; 63 AB - SUMMARY Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is often man-aged by primary care practitioners, who must coordinate the care with the support of subspecialists. The management of patients with such a serious and chronic disease can be both rewarding and challenging. This article reviews common problems and suggests management strategies.