The Master Plan for Rheumatic and Locomotor System Diseases started in 2008 with the objectives of improving care for rheumatic and locomotor system diseases and established a care model aimed at the needs of the population in accordance with the principles of equity, efficiency, sustainability and citizen satisfaction.

From the start, it carried out an analysis of the situation of these diseases from the citizens’ point of view, which assessed the care activity and the disability they generate; this analysis contributed to defining the strategic areas of the plan. In late 2008 and, especially, in 2009, working groups with expert professionals were created to deal with these areas and improvement actions were proposed.

The Master Plan for Rheumatic and Locomotor System Diseases has a reference framework based on the following areas:

- Priority work areas