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American Family Physician October 1, 2000 |
AAFP Core Educational Guidelines Recommended Core Educational Guidelines For Family Practice Residents... |
American Family Physician December 1, 2000 |
Curbside Consultation A Daughter Estranged from Her Dying Father... |
American Family Physician October 15, 2005 Coleman & Newton |
Supporting Self-Management in Patients with Chronic Illness Family physicians can support patient self-management by structuring patient-physician interactions to identify problems from the patient perspective, making office environment changes that remove self-management barriers, and providing education individually and through available community self-management resources. |
American Journal of Nursing January 2010 |
Life-Support Interventions at the End of Life: Unintended Consequences Nurses need to be knowledgeable life-support interventions at the end of life and able to communicate what they know about those consequences to patients, family members, and others on the health care team, leading to better decision making at this difficult time. |
American Family Physician February 15, 2001 Michael P. McGrail |
Disability Prevention Principles in the Primary Care Office Assessment of impairment and subsequent disability is best made on the basis of objective data by use of a biopsychosocial model to ensure that the expression of disability does not mask other unaddressed psychologic or social issues... |
Nurse Practitioner March 2012 Baumann & Dang |
Helping Patients with Chronic Conditions Overcome Barriers to Self-Care Here are approaches nurse practitioners can use to reduce or eliminate barriers to self-care in adults with chronic conditions. |
Pharmaceutical Executive January 1, 2013 Al Topin |
The Doctor-Patient Disconnect Doctor-patient conversations aren't always what we think; this basic interaction represents both a problem and an opportunity for today's drug marketers, says the author. |
American Family Physician December 15, 2001 Gregg K. VandeKieft |
Breaking Bad News This article presents an overview of issues pertaining to breaking bad news and practical recommendations for clinicians wishing to improve their clinical skills in this area... |
American Family Physician January 1, 2001 Gowri Anandarajah & Ellen Hight |
Spirituality and Medical Practice Using the HOPE Questions as a Practical Tool for Spiritual Assessment |
American Family Physician November 15, 2002 William G. Elder |
When the Side Effect Is Really the Symptom Several studies have supported the importance of physician-patient relationships on medication compliance in patients with schizophrenia. |
Pharmaceutical Executive December 1, 2013 Vansgaard et al. |
Develop Drugs for People, Not Just Bodies A patient-centric approach to drug development delivers the benefits that actually create value |
American Family Physician August 15, 2000 James Hallenbeck |
Curbside Consultation When should a physician disclose personal information to a patient, and what do we do when a particular case touches on our own suffering? At a deeper level, how do we deal with our own mortality in caring for the seriously ill and dying? |
American Journal of Nursing October 2005 Charlotte Thomas-Hawkins |
Self-Management of Chronic Kidney Disease Effective management of this disease requires the patient to be the principal illness manager and this skill requires the nurses guidance and support. |
The Motley Fool April 13, 2011 Brian Orelli |
Abbott's Potential Billion-Dollar Problem Abbott's Humira forms antibodies in nearly a quarter of patients. |
Pharmaceutical Executive September 1, 2012 Robin Hertz |
The Endless Treadmill of End-of-Life Care Bending the cost curve back to valuing the cycle of life. |
Managed Care April 2001 |
U.S. Health Care 'Substandard,' Says IOM Report Managed care -- a whipping boy for all that is wrong with health care in the U.S. -- is not to blame for a badly fragmented system that provides incentives to treat acute episodes and not manage chronic illness, according to the Institute of Medicine's landmark report... |
On Wall Street November 1, 2010 Lauren Barack |
Difficult Conversations In Trying Times Michael Olman has watched clients affected by chronic illness. The senior vice president and wealth management specialist at Raymond James & Associates knows these sensitive times require both a deft touch, and a firm handle on financial matters. |
American Family Physician July 1, 2000 |
AFP 50 Years Ago Report on Internships and Residency Training for General Practice |
American Family Physician November 1, 2000 Forrest Lang |
Curbside Consultation A Doctor Who Is Blamed for a Patient's Condition... |
American Family Physician November 15, 2005 Haas et al. |
Management of the Difficult Patient All physicians must care for some patients who are perceived as difficult because of behavioral or emotional aspects that affect their care. Specific communication techniques and greater patient involvement in the process of care may enhance the relationship. |
Pharmaceutical Executive April 1, 2009 Marcee Nelson |
Ten Minutes to Connect What women are looking for in their physician's office is less consultation and more conversation. |
American Family Physician January 15, 2001 Scott C. Conley |
Deep Waters A physician can actually achieve significant therapeutic benefit for a patient by addressing the manifestations of an illness that no stethoscope or laboratory test can detect. Simply put, there is healing power in words. |
American Family Physician March 15, 2001 |
Diary from a Week in Practice Emotional aspects of using sildefinil to improve sexual relations... Naming a baby... Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis... etc. |
American Journal of Nursing September 2009 Judith K. Schwarz |
Stopping Eating and Drinking The author describes stopping eating and drinking, as well as other clinical practices associated with hastening dying. Should this practice be distinguished from suicide; and what are the ethical and legal implications for nurses. |
Pharmaceutical Executive November 1, 2012 Sue Barrowcliffe |
Real World Insights Commercial teams as well as patients can benefit from managed access programs, which are designed to provide access to medicines outside of the clinical and commercial setting, for patients who have no other available treatment options. |
Pharmaceutical Executive June 1, 2012 |
Gamification Grows Up Early efforts to harness the engagement factor in game technology focused on delivering a fun experience, with a tacked-on educational component. Today's games bring behavior change to the forefront, incorporating social dynamics, mobility, and increasingly sophisticated mechanics. |
Managed Care February 2001 Michael S. Victoroff |
Helping Patients Make Informed Decisions Now Harder Thanks to Range of Treatment The duty of informed consent necessitates that physicians discuss with their patients the realistic expectations and risks associated with treatment. When no protocol shows a distinct advantage, there is no duty to inform, which creates an ethical problem for physicians... |
Pharmaceutical Executive September 1, 2012 Ben Comer |
You Tell Me Specialized knowledge about disease and treatment is no longer the exclusive province of practicing physicians. For biopharmaceutical manufacturers, patient feedback can help to elucidate an unmet need. |
American Journal of Nursing December 2011 Mary K. Walton |
Supporting Family Caregivers: Communicating with Family Caregivers A transformation is under way in acute care, at least in the United States, from provider-centered care to patient- and family-centered care. |
The Motley Fool August 10, 2010 Ryan McBride |
Vertex's Telaprevir Clears Hurdle, Could Halve Treatment Times for Hepatitis C Study results are positive. |
Pharmaceutical Executive March 1, 2011 Jerry Coamey |
Engage the Physician! New research shows that gauging the mind of the clinician is crucial to timely uptake of the new diagnostic tools offered by the genomic revolution |
American Family Physician September 15, 2001 Douglas D. Ross & Carla S. Alexander |
Management of Common Symptoms in Terminally Ill Patients: Part II. Constipation, Delirium and Dyspnea In addition to pain, patients who are approaching the end of life commonly have other symptoms... |
American Family Physician October 1, 2006 Kavan et al. |
A Practical Guide to Crisis Management Physicians often are required to assist patients in crisis. An estimated 4% of visits to primary care physicians involve psychiatric or social crises. |
IEEE Spectrum October 2011 Joseph M. Smith |
Wireless Health Care Wireless technologies are about to transform health care, and not a moment too soon |
American Journal of Nursing April 2010 Mary Curry Narayan |
Culture's Effects on Pain Assessment and Management When patients belong to a culture or speak a language that's different from that of their health care provider, the provider faces additional challenges in successfully assessing and managing the patients' pain. |
Financial Planning August 1, 2010 Martin Shenkman |
Not Fade Away Planners must care because the aging population brings with it great incidences of chronic illnesses and every aspect of planning is affected. |
Pharmaceutical Executive October 1, 2011 |
Patient Advocacy: The Last 30 Years The rise of advocacy groups has helped patients find their voice, but the power to change health profiles remains an elusive goal. |
American Family Physician July 15, 2001 Marc Tunzi |
Can the Patient Decide? Evaluating Patient Capacity in Practice |
Pharmaceutical Executive September 1, 2012 Al Topin |
Doctors' Words No Longer Gospel In the digital age, physicians don't call the shots when it comes to healthcare guidance. Marketers must appeal to multiple sources in seeking ways to garner patient adherence and loyalty. |
American Family Physician April 1, 2002 Forrest Lang |
Interviewing When Family Members Are Present The presence of family members at an office visit creates unique opportunities and challenges for the physician while interviewing the patient. The physician must address issues of confidentiality, privacy, and agency... |
CIO October 29, 2015 Martha Heller |
Amgen uses algorithms to venture into digital healthcare A senior vice president of global marketing and commercial development, says she's working with the CIO to set up a digital healthcare organization that can help physicians better predict how patients will respond to therapies. |
Pharmaceutical Executive August 1, 2011 Jennifer Ringler |
The Adherence Fight: A TKO? Why does the match against medicines compliance always seem to end in an easy knockout? |
CIO September 27, 2013 |
How IT Can Produce Better Patient Care For Dr. Bob Laskowski, president and CEO of Christiana Care Health System, technology means empowering physicians and patients. |
BusinessWeek October 22, 2009 Arlene Weintraub |
Tough Love, Lower Health Costs A UnitedHealthcare plan offers incentives to employees who strictly control their diabetes. |
Pharmaceutical Executive June 1, 2014 Ben Comer |
Take as Directed: From Force to Finesse in Promoting Adherence Healthcare players tout patient education and engagement as the keys to better drug adherence rates. Patients agree, as long as that translates to convenient and affordable access to therapy. |
American Family Physician September 1, 2001 Douglas D. Ross & Carla S. Alexander |
Fatigue, Anorexia, Cachexia, Nausea and Vomiting Physical symptoms other than pain often contribute to suffering near the end of life. Management involves a diagnostic evaluation for the cause of each symptom when possible, treatment of the identified cause when reasonable, and concomitant treatment of the symptom... |
Chemistry World August 15, 2012 |
The latent threat of tuberculosis Although TB was close to being eradicated in the developed world, it is a major problem in developing countries. With drug-resistant strains on the increase, Clare Sansom outlines the latest in the fight against this killer disease |
Managed Care August 2001 |
Four Views of Managed Care Ethics The evolution of managed care has posed ethical problems for physicians, plan administrators, and even patients. Four ethicists find that questions are many, while satisfactory answers are in short supply... |
American Journal of Nursing October 2007 Levensky et al. |
Motivational Interviewing: An Evidence-Based Approach to Counseling Helps Patients Follow Treatment Recommendations This article will help nurses learn how to use motivational interviewing to encourage patients to adhere to treatment recommendations. |
American Family Physician October 1, 2000 Richard J. Ackermann |
End-of-life Care Withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining therapies is ethical and medically appropriate in some circumstances. This article summarizes the American Medical Association's Education for Physicians on End-of-life Care curriculum module on withholding or withdrawing therapy... |