Search results for "End of Life"
Doctors debate the ethics of assisted suicide
The medical community and the world at large are looking at how physician-assisted suicide has played out in Washington, Oregon and Montana. Are these states a bellwether or a death knell for legalizing the issue elsewhere? And how should physicians respond when presented with such requests from their patients?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/suicide.htm
1 Jul 2010
Systemic problems common with rheumatoid arthritis
A look at rheumatoid arthritis finds that its risks aren't always recognized for the constellation of effects it can lead to.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/editors.htm
1 Jul 2010
Early palliative care improves quality of life in patients with metastatic lung cancer
MKSAP Quiz: progressive right knee pain
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/24/2.htm
24 Aug 2010
Another security risk: The copy machine
Your office photocopier stores permanently every image it's ever scanned, copied or faxed. Those images stay with the machine after it's re-sold, and the images can be easily hacked. Learn how to maintain security over medical records, taxes, bank statements##mdash;or any other document that's ever been copied.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/tips.htm
1 Oct 2010
Hospice care use rising, but timing still needs improvement
Hospice care use rising, but timing still needs improvementCancer screens for cancer patients reveal ‘auto-pilot’ culture
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/19/1.htm
19 Oct 2010
Bringing health to low-income patients in the clinic and media
Erin N. Marcus, FACP, authors a practical health column directed to readers who don't have enough financial resources or access to care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/11/profile.htm
1 Nov 2010
The next issue is online
Vote for your favorite entry
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/23/8.htm
23 Nov 2010
ASCO statement: Advanced cancer care should be tailored to patient preferences
Put words in our mouth
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/08/6.htm
8 Feb 2011
Officer and Regent election results announced
Election results include the Chair-elect, Board of Regents, two new regents and the Chair-elect Designee, Board of Governors.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/regents.htm
1 Mar 2011
Integrate palliative care from early illness onward
The medical community has made progress in palliative care, moving it from the end of the line to a part of a terminal illness' earliest aspect of care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/palliative.htm
1 Jun 2011