Search results for "Consultations"
Breaking the cycle of patient trauma
A trauma-informed approach to health care involves recognition of the widespread impact of trauma and its signs and symptoms in patients and clinicians.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/breaking-the-cycle-of-patient-trauma.htm
1 Feb 2019
Carve out cancer patients from opioid restriction programs, ASCO says
The society does not support prescription limits that would artificially impede access to medically necessary treatment for patients with cancer, but does support existing exemptions to prescribing limits for cancer patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/07/2.htm
7 Jun 2016
New rules change handling of patient data
Under new rules, patients must have access to their electronic health information as soon as it is available. But there are also a few exceptions that allow some flexibility on what is released when.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/new-rules-change-handling-of-patient-data.htm
1 Apr 2021
ACP's Coding for Clinicians now includes 2023 guidance
Topics covered include updated inpatient coding, the new unified hospital inpatient/observation E&M code set, and new time-based coding thresholds, among others.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/06/6.htm
6 Dec 2022
Teledermatology consults could change diagnosis, management
Consultations with a specialist via teledermatology changed diagnosis and management and could improve clinical outcomes for skin conditions, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/24/6.htm
24 Jan 2012
Caring for patients in the shadows
This issue also covers suicide prevention, e-consultations, and new treatments for migraines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/10/caring-for-patients-in-the-shadows.htm
1 Oct 2018
Telemedicine connects remote areas with care
Modern medicine is dramatically cutting the distance that patients must travel, even for severe injuries. Consulting by telemedicine reduces delays, improves patient outcomes and brings health care to areas that otherwise wouldn't have it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/one.htm
1 Apr 2008
MKSAP Quiz: Acute onset of vision loss
A 64-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for acute onset of vision loss in the left eye, which began 1 hour ago. He can barely see his own hands in front of his eye. He has no eye pain. Following a physical exam, eye exam, and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/mksap-quiz-acute-onset-of-vision-loss.htm
1 Jul 2019
Weight loss program may improve HbA1c more than typical diabetes nutrition counseling, study finds
The study, funded by a grant from Weight Watchers International, randomly assigned adults with type 2 diabetes to the weight loss program plus diabetes education or diabetes-specific nutritional counseling plus written follow-up.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/08/1.htm
8 Nov 2016
ACP issues policy recommendations on retail health clinics
Retail health clinics should serve as an episodic alternative to care from an established primary care practice for relatively healthy patients without complex medical histories, among other recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/10/20/2.htm
20 Oct 2015