News tagged with medical practices
Digital health push woos tech firms, pains doctors
Two years ago, Dr. Gonzalo Venegas decided to bring his medical practice into the Information Age.
Jun 10, 2011 |
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Chronic disease care poorer in nursing and residential homes under GP target scheme
The quality of chronic disease care under the GP pay for performance system is poorer for residents of care homes than those living in the community, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal today.
Mar 09, 2011 |
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Gulf grows between research practice and participant preferences in genetic studies
Obtaining consent for genetic studies can be an opportunity for researchers to foster respectful engagement with participants, not merely to mitigate legal risk. This shift is proposed in a policy forum appearing ...
Jan 20, 2011 |
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Referral for specialist care varies by age, sex and social deprivation
In the UK, the likelihood of being referred for specialist care varies according to age, sex and socio-economic circumstances, finds a study published in the British Medical Journal today.
Dec 01, 2010 |
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Are patient surveys a reliable way to assess the performance of doctors and practices?
To assess the performance of general practices, it is better to ask patients about their actual experiences of care rather than ask for satisfaction ratings, according to new research published in the British Medical Journal ...
Oct 13, 2010 |
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ACP says subspecialist 'neighbors' vital part of patient centered medical home
(Washington) In order to realize the full potential of the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of patient care to improve coordination and integration, the cooperation of subspecialist physicians and other health ...
Oct 12, 2010 |
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How German palliative care physicians act at the end of life
Discussions about end of life practices in Germany have been almost taboo for over half a century, but now intense debate is underway as professional bodies review their guidelines to physicians caring for the dying. A new ...
Sep 07, 2010 |
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Most physicians support reporting impaired, incompetent colleagues, but many do not in the situation
A survey of physicians finds that while most support the professional commitment to report other physicians who they feel are incompetent or impaired, such as from alcohol or drug use, when faced with this situation, many ...
Jul 13, 2010 |
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ESMO publishes updated guidelines on cancer care
The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) just released an enhanced and revised set of clinical recommendations designed to help oncologists deliver the best quality care to their patients.
Jul 08, 2010 |
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Vanderbilt Nephrologist Says Lower BP Guideline Has Unproven Benefit and Safety
(PhysOrg.com) -- Could guidelines recommending lower blood pressures (130/80mmHg) for patients do more harm than good? One Vanderbilt physician says it is a question that needs to be answered; especially at a time when compliance ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 29, 2010 |
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Genetic technology moving from lab to medical practices
In January, practicing doctors and doctors-to-be entered a new class at the Medical College of Wisconsin with a futuristic name, "Translational Genetics." The idea was simpler than it sounded: We are fast approaching the ...
Jun 01, 2010 |
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No clear criteria for diagnosing food allergies, researcher finds
A new study shows that confusion over how to identify and treat food allergies is creating the potential for misdiagnosis of this condition.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 11, 2010 |
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Novel 'medical home' program for pediatric patients, families cuts ER visits in half
For parents of children with multiple medical problems, keeping up with countless doctor's appointments, ongoing tests and a variety of medications can be overwhelming, especially for those in challenging ...
Mar 16, 2010 |
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Study suggests need for broader use of individualized learning plans for physicians
Physicians would be better prepared for the accelerating rate of scientific discovery — and more in step with the latest in patient-care — if they added an important tool to their medical bags: a plan for how to keep pace ...
Mar 09, 2010 |
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More US patients receive multiple psychotropic medications
An increasing number of U.S. adults are being prescribed combinations of antidepressants and antipsychotic medications, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of General Psychiatry.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 04, 2010 |
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