A leading cause of pain and functional impairment in the United States is arthritis, which affects one of every six people. You are asked to serve on a national commission because of the role your...

A leading cause of pain and functional impairment in the United States is arthritis, which affects one of every six people. You are asked to serve on a national commission because of the role your profession plays in the clinical management of arthritis. The charge to each commissioner is to identify how your profession can contribute to a greater quality of life for individuals with the pain and dysfunction of arthritis. Each profession will be advocating for policies that allow them to be reimbursed for beneficial services rendered by its members. You believe you have a moral obligation to advocate for patients as the representative of your profession. Examine how your profession factors into the overall picture of symptom management in arthritis. What arguments will you bring to the commission on behalf of your profession?