Search results for "Primary Care"
Patients find medical home in Pennsylvania
A group of physicians in southeastern Pennsylvania are among the lucky and proactive few practicing in some of the first payer-supported patient-centered medical homes (PCMH) in the country.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/pilot.htm
1 Apr 2009
Internist searches for answers when test results go missing
An internist is surprised by a patient's previous blood work, which shows a dramatic rise in PSA levels. There is no evidence in the medical record that the patient was informed of, or that the internist acted upon, the prior abnormal PSA result. However, the internist is certain she never saw it. What should she do next?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/ethics.htm
1 Apr 2009
In the News
New opioid therapy guidelines released; PFO closure may help migraines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/in-the-news.htm
1 Apr 2009
Do placebos have a place in clinical practice?
Placebo use is common in internal medicine. But is it ethical? Experts examine the disconnect between the standards of medicine, and how it's actually practiced in the office.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/placebo.htm
1 Apr 2009
Unresolved health care reform issues mask real progress
ACP's outgoing president reflects on the past year with confidence that within the turbulent environment of primary care lies great opportunity.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/presidents.htm
1 Apr 2009
Stimulus package part of down payment on health reform
Stimulus legislation enacted in the first two months of President Obama's administration show that the White House is serious about health care reform.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/washington.htm
1 Apr 2009
Regents offer solutions to primary care shortage
The Board of Regents on Monday approved a policy monograph which offers several solutions to the impending shortage of primary care physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/regents2.htm
1 May 2009
Regents act to boost public view of primary care
The Board of Regents voted at its spring meeting on several measures to enhance public and political perception of primary care and/or general internal medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/regents1.htm
1 May 2009
Internist follow-up key for breast cancer survivors
Breast cancer survivors may recover from their illness only to face the same diseases as their “well” peers, such as hypertension and diabetes. Experts suggest a shared care model to keep breast cancer survivors healthy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/breast.htm
1 May 2009
ACP honors outstanding chapter activities with Evergreen Awards
At this year's Internal Medicine meeting, ACP presented Evergreen Awards to 10 Chapters.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/evergreen.htm
1 May 2009