Search results for "Risk Assessment"
New tool makes it easy to add crucial family history to EHRs
Electronic medical records are slowly pushing out the family history, eliminating valuable diagnostic information. But a free tool offers an easy way to restore important details to a clinician's files.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/genomics.htm
1 May 2009
USPSTF updates guidance on screening electrocardiography
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently updated its recommendations on screening for coronary heart disease using electrocardiography.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/31/5.htm
31 Jul 2012
What's new in ACP Hospitalist
What's new in ACP Hospitalist and other College publications, including the cover feature on spontaneous awakening trials, coverage of medication discrepancies during the transfer between facilities, and a Success Story about how one hospitalist Web site streamlines signouts. Plus, test yourself with questions on sedation and ventilation excerpted from MKSAP 14.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/highlights.htm
1 Oct 2009
Lifetime risks of hypertension quantified by large U.K. database
Blood pressure affects cardiovascular risk differently across different diseases and age ranges, according to a large, new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/10/2.htm
10 Jun 2014
Success in ACOs depends on collaboration
Physicians should consider culture, autonomy and resources before jumping in.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/07/acos.htm
1 Jul 2013
Guidelines suggest more informed consent for prostate cancer screening
MKSAP Quiz: optimal management of coronary artery disease
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/09/2.htm
9 Mar 2010
Stroke risk may be higher up to 12 weeks after hip replacement, study finds
Risk for stroke is elevated up to 12 weeks after total hip replacement, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/13/5.htm
13 Nov 2012
HIPAA omnibus final rule—it's time to brush up on the basics
With the release of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) omnibus rule, it's time to take a fresh new look at office policies, procedures and practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/tips.htm
1 May 2013
Herpes zoster may be an independent risk factor for vascular disease
Herpes zoster was an independent risk factor for vascular disease, particularly in subjects affected before age 40, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/14/4.htm
14 Jan 2014
Practice Tips: Is ‘secure’ texting an oxymoron or a possibility?
Electronic health communication in health care must be secure. Text messaging is not, but it's how many patients want to talk with their doctors. Consider the ramifications of a message that gets misplaced, and then consider other ways of communicating.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/10/tips.htm
1 Oct 2014