Search results for "Education"
Genomics impacts everyday practices in unexpected ways
The hospitalization of a relative sets a leader in genomic research musing about how far medical practice has advanced in treating a common condition, and how far cutting-edge advances could go.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/genomics.htm
1 Jul 2009
Success Story: From peer review to practical application
While using the Epley Maneuver undoubtedly relieves benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, training staff in a new method presented obstacles. One physician explains how he implements dedicated teaching time for staff.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/success.htm
1 Jul 2009
Chapter awardees for spring 2009
In recognition of their outstanding service, these exceptional individuals received chapter awards in April, May and June 2009.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/awards.htm
1 Jul 2009
Creating a blueprint for genomic medical training
Genomics education should be integrated into existing paradigms for teaching about health and disease, because the intersection of the patient-centered medical home and genomics requires primary care physicians and specialists with advanced genetics training as necessary links to effective care delivery.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/genomics.htm
1 Sep 2009
Guiding clinicians through GI diagnoses
ACP Internist wraps up highlights of Digestive Disease Week, including dyspepsia, weight loss and incontinence, as well as the latest about the risks of proton-pump inhibitors and antithrombotics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/gastrowrap.htm
1 Sep 2009
2009 Recruit-a-Resident Program underway
The 2009 Recruit-a-Resident program offers educational rewards to those residency programs that recruit at least 90% of their residents to be Associate members in good standing of the College.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/recruit.htm
1 Sep 2009
Consider offering in-office labs
Office-based labs increase efficiency, contribute to faster diagnoses and treatment and improve satisfaction. Increased regulation and reduced reimbursement should be balanced against new technology and a greatly expanded range of tests available.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/cpii.htm
1 Sep 2009
Hospitals again look to integrate doctors
A new incarnation of hospital integration has sprung up, leaving some internists who were burned the first time around leery about jumping into the fray. But others are eager to set aside the increasingly onerous responsibilities of practice ownership.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/integration.htm
1 Oct 2009
Shared visits improve access, productivity and satisfaction
Shared office visits provide groups of patients with more time with their doctors, not less, and come under the rubric of smart care. Learn how leading institutions have adopted them.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/shared.htm
1 Oct 2009
Asthma genetics paving the way for new approaches to care
Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children in the United States today, with prevalence and severity of the disease escalating over the past 20 years. It's a disease in which genetic and environmental factors combine in ways that are still poorly understood. Genomics, molecular biology and immunology are changing the way physicians think about the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/genomics.htm
1 Oct 2009