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The next issue of ACP Internist is online

The next issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox, including stories on patients refusing treatment and addressing psoriasis symptoms.


The next issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox. Featured in this month's issue are:

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Look for reasons if patients refuse advice. Refusal can be frustrating for physicians, who likely see their medical advice as contributing toward healing and improving quality of life. But patients reserve the right to make informed decisions about their care, even if these decisions run counter to what's been recommended.

Psoriasis symptoms can be tough to address. A recent survey showed that many psoriasis patients are not satisfied with their care, reporting inadequate relief from such symptoms as itching and scaling. Learn more about clues to diagnosis and suggestions on treating and managing symptoms of both mild and more severe disease.

More stories, the latest MKSAP Quiz, and our blog are all online.