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American Family Physician October 15, 2004 Kathy Soch |
Diary From a Week in Pactice A family practitioner remembers to put the chart aside and go to the patient for the answers... Refers a patient to a rheumatologist... Changes meds for a patient with advanced dementia... etc. |
American Family Physician November 15, 2001 William J. Hueston |
Treatment of Hypothyroidism Because hypothyroidism is so common, family physicians need to know how to diagnose the disorder and select appropriate thyroid hormone replacement therapy... |
American Family Physician February 15, 2005 Kathy Soch |
Diary From a Week in Pactice A family practitioner sends a patient back to a nursing home... An annoying letter turned out to be more sensible than onerous... Wonders at prescribing 13 drugs for one patient... etc. |
American Family Physician October 15, 2005 Wilson & Curry |
Subclinical Thyroid Disease The management of subclinical thyroid dysfunction is controversial, but there is good evidence that subclinical hypothyroidism is associated with progression to overt disease. |
American Family Physician February 1, 2002 Diane K. Shrier |
Subclinical Hyperthyroidism: Controversies in Management Subclinical hyperthyroidism is an increasingly recognized entity that is defined as a normal serum free thyroxine and free triiodothyronine levels with a thyroid-stimulating hormone level suppressed below the normal range and usually undetectable... |
American Family Physician October 15, 2005 Kathy Soch |
Diary From a Week in Pactice This family practitioner checks in on a patient with severe expressive aphasia... Sees a chronic pessimist... Recommends documenting a resident's pre-operative clearance for a patient... etc. |
American Family Physician August 15, 2003 Kathy Soch |
Diary from a Week in Practice Trust helps a diagnosis of a child's ADHD go down easier... Sometimes good ideas come when you're sitting in traffic... An unusual case of dyspnea on exertion... etc. |
American Family Physician February 15, 2003 |
Diary from a Week in Practice Sudden change in blood glucose level... Smallpox vaccinations... etc. |
Nursing July 2010 Susan Simmons |
A delicate balance: Detecting thyroid disease An estimated 27 million Americans have been diagnosed with thyroid disease, and another 13 million have undiagnosed thyroid disorders. |
American Family Physician December 15, 2003 Kathy Soch |
Diary from a Week in Practice Every time you see a patient with diabetes, think about their eyes, heart, kidneys and feet... What to do about women who want to continue with hormone therapy now that it's fallen out of favor?... A 100-year-old gets her first prescription for medication for a chronic condition... etc. |
American Family Physician April 15, 2003 Kathy Soch |
Diary from a Week in Practice Good news and bad news for one being treated for severe hyperlipidemia... To refer for weight reduction surgery?... A wonderful little pill... etc. |
Nursing October 2005 Susan Simmons Holcomb |
Detecting Thyroid Disease Thyroid dysfunction can mimic signs and symptoms of aging. Find out how to recognize problems early, then learn about treatment and ways to manage symptoms. |
American Family Physician October 15, 2002 Kathy Soch |
Diary from a Week in Practice Acanthosis nigricans is commonly seen in school-aged children in south Texas... Even when patients have completed an advance directive and durable power of attorney, decisions at the end of life can be difficult... etc. |
American Family Physician June 15, 2004 Kathy Soch |
Diary From a Week in Pactice A family practice physician deals with anxiety over a patient's surgery... A raccoon bite... Supporting a nursing home decision... Applauding lifestyle changes... etc. |
American Family Physician December 15, 2002 Kathy Soch |
Diary from a Week in Practice When families make promises to keep patients at home, what they mean is that they will care for them in the best and safest way possible... A tornado worries a hospital... Med students excel at taking a patient's history and physical examination, but they tend to have problems elsewhere... |
American Family Physician August 15, 2004 Kathy Soch |
Diary From a Week in Pactice A family practitioner laughs with a patient over a wig... Decides on last-days comfort for an Alzheimer's patient... Finds over-the-phone international rashes impossible to diagnose... Reminds an intern that alcoholism isn't simple to diagnose... etc. |
American Family Physician October 15, 2003 Kathy Soch |
Diary from a Week in Practice Pulling off toenails without anesthesia... Three of three blood cultures were positive for Staphylococcus aureus... Sometimes ordering brand name drugs instead of generics does make a difference... etc. |
American Family Physician April 15, 2005 Kathy Soch |
Diary From a Week in Pactice Monday: A smart patient admits to poor reasoning in facing her diabetes... Tuesday: A patient who's been advised to quit smoking makes the front page - smoking... Wednesday: An elderly patient with advanced dementia may have syphilis... etc. |
American Family Physician August 15, 2005 Kathy Soch |
Diary From a Week in Pactice A family physician sees a patient who wants to talk about his wife's condition more than his own... Attends a viewing of a nursing home patient... Sees a Minnesotan burned by Texas sun... etc. |
American Family Physician June 15, 2005 Kathy Soch |
Diary From a Week in Pactice A family physician diagnoses a broken leg while walking in the park... Sees two separate sprains with two very different patients... Gives advise on acne to a teen patient with a cold... etc. |
American Family Physician December 15, 2004 Kathy Soch |
Diary From a Week in Pactice A family physician writes out a multi-symptomatic patient's refills... Sees a home bound Alzheimer's patient... Realizes that the hardest thing to do is nothing... etc. |
American Family Physician December 15, 2005 Kathy Soch |
Diary From a Week in Pactice A family physician congratulates a 9-year-old boy on his state achievement test in reading... Talks to a 78-years-old Hurricane Katrina victim about riding an airplane... Tweaks a patient's warfarin dosage... etc. |
American Family Physician June 15, 2003 Kathy Soch |
Diary from a Week in Practice On individualizing treatment goals... Calming parent anxiety over child immunization... etc. |
Health June 2006 Melanie Haiken |
Hypothyroidism: How to find answers If you suspect you have hypothyroidism, match your symptoms to those listed in this article. |
American Family Physician August 15, 2005 Reid & Wheeler |
Hyperthyroidism: Diagnosis and Treatment Proper treatment of hyperthyroidism depends on recognition of the signs and symptoms of the disease and determination of the etiology. |
American Family Physician August 15, 2002 Kathy Soch |
Diary from a Week in Practice Remembering to perform routine preventive services on such a complex, demanding patient... Determining a patient's prognosis can sometimes be challenging... etc. |
American Family Physician June 15, 2002 Kathy Soch |
Diary from a Week in Practice Asking teenaged patients about sensitive subjects... A resident takes charge of a patient with queit confidence and skill... Never a more important house call... etc. |
American Family Physician December 1, 2000 Cristen Rhodes Wall |
Myxedema Coma: Diagnosis and Treatment Myxedema coma, the extreme manifestation of hypothyroidism, is an uncommon but potentially lethal condition... |
American Family Physician January 15, 2003 Welker & Orlov |
Thyroid Nodules A thyroid nodule is a palpable swelling in a thyroid gland with an otherwise normal appearance. Thyroid nodules are common and may be caused by a variety of thyroid disorders. While most are benign, about 5 percent of all palpable nodules are malignant. |
American Family Physician February 15, 2004 |
Diary from a Week in Practice 68 yr old woman undergoes thoracotomy...46 yr old man with primary ciliary dyskinesia...16 yr old pregnant girl...etc. |
American Family Physician November 15, 2005 Haas et al. |
Management of the Difficult Patient All physicians must care for some patients who are perceived as difficult because of behavioral or emotional aspects that affect their care. Specific communication techniques and greater patient involvement in the process of care may enhance the relationship. |
American Journal of Nursing January 2010 |
Life-Support Interventions at the End of Life: Unintended Consequences Nurses need to be knowledgeable life-support interventions at the end of life and able to communicate what they know about those consequences to patients, family members, and others on the health care team, leading to better decision making at this difficult time. |
American Family Physician April 15, 2002 Kathy Soch |
Diary from a Week in Practice Sometimes physicians can take advantage of anticipated side effects and actually use them to treat patients... Computers have really improved patient satisfaction... Walking three children to school in the morning can be educational for a family practice physician... |
Nursing April 2012 Elliott et al. |
Managing alcohol withdrawal in hospitalized patients A focused nursing assessment is critical in identifying the potential for alcohol withdrawal symptoms in all hospitalized patients. This article discusses how to assess patients at risk and how to use these assessment findings as a basis for nursing interventions. |
American Family Physician January 15, 2007 Pollock et al. |
Appropriate Prescribing of Medications: An Eight-Step Approach These eight steps, along with ongoing self-directed learning, compose a systematic approach to prescribing that is efficient and practical for the family physician. |
American Family Physician December 15, 2001 Kathy Soch |
Diary from a Week in Practice Discussing conflicting guidelines with patients... Breastfeeding pays off... Rounds help med student self-diagnose... etc. |
American Family Physician May 15, 2006 Bindra & Braunstein |
Thyroiditis Thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland that may be painful and tender when caused by infection, radiation, or trauma, or painless when caused by autoimmune conditions, medications, or an idiopathic fibrotic process. |
Pharmaceutical Executive March 1, 2013 Al Topin |
Less Selling, More Time What can happen when pharmaceutical reps focus on the physician-patient conversation? |
American Journal of Nursing September 2011 Schmid et al. |
Care of the Suicidal Pediatric Patient in the ED: A Case Study At Childrens Hospital Boston, an algorithm-the Risk of Suicidality Clinical Practice Algorithm has been developed to ensure evidence-based care supported by best practice guidelines. |
Nursing March 2011 Ali & Gray-Vickrey |
Limiting the Damage From Acute Kidney Injury This article will discuss your role in early detection and management of AKI with an emphasis on care for older adults. |
Health June 2006 Melanie Haiken |
Treatment Options for Hypothyroidism There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for hypothyroidism. It may take a few trips to the doctor to get the right remedy, and over time, your prescribed medication may change. Here's a brief look at the possibilities. |
Nursing February 2009 Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 09: Part 1 Learn about 10 new drugs, including nebivolol HCl, the newest beta-adrenergic blocking agent for hypertension. |
Nursing October 2009 Yvonne D'Arcy |
Overturning barriers to pain relief in older adults This article will describe how to lower the barriers to effective pain control in older patients and provide practical tips for helping them receive the full benefit from pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies. |
American Journal of Nursing October 2005 Charlotte Thomas-Hawkins |
Self-Management of Chronic Kidney Disease Effective management of this disease requires the patient to be the principal illness manager and this skill requires the nurses guidance and support. |
American Family Physician October 15, 2001 Kathy Soch |
Diary from a Week in Practice Today, the medical student and the mother learned about hand, foot and mouth disease... Practicing medicine is a lot easier when we remember to go to the patients for clues about how to treat them... etc. |
Nursing March 2011 Mink & Miller |
Stroke, Part 2: Respond aggressively to hemorrhagic stroke Patients may arrive at the hospital any time from minutes to days after a hemorrhagic stroke, and nurses need to be prepared for the unique challenges associated with their care. |
Pharmaceutical Executive February 1, 2012 Sarah Krug |
Introducing the 'Chief Patient Officer' Now is the time for pharma companies to appoint a Chief Patient Officer, a new position designed to build an accord around patient trust. |
Nursing November 2011 Jeanne Held-Warmkessel |
Taming Three High-Risk Chemotherapy Complications A review of three common chemotherapy-associated complications that can be serious enough to require hospitalization: febrile neutropenia, chemotherapy-related nephrotoxicity, and chemotherapy-related enterotoxicity. |
Nursing April 2011 Sally Austin |
Stay Out of Court with Proper Documentation Here is a practical guideline to help you document your assessments and interventions completely, accurately, and concisely. Doing so not only improves patient care, but also shields you from legal fallout if something goes wrong. |
Nursing February 2010 Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2010, PART 1 In this article, you'll learn about 16 new drugs. |