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American Family Physician July 15, 2002 Robert H. Shackelford |
Diary from a Week in Practice Regardless of a woman's pregnancy history, delivery is a time to be alert... Don't forget to look at the nails... etc. |
American Family Physician November 15, 2002 Robert H. Shackelford |
Diary from a Week in Practice In sports medicine, sternoclavicular dislocation is uncommon, but it can be life-threatening... A treasured example of "the doctor-patient relationship"... One of the real advantages of family practice is the continuous care and availability of follow-up for patients... etc. |
American Family Physician November 15, 2001 Robert H. Shackelford |
Diary from a Week in Practice Patient loyalty and emergency measures... Four-gallon-bag prescription regimen reduced to one avoids potential self-medicating errors... etc. |
American Family Physician January 1, 2004 |
Pityriasis Rosea What is pityriasis rosea?... What causes pityriasis rosea?... What conditions look like pityriasis rosea?... How long does pityriasis rosea last?... |
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 January 1, 2004 Stulberg & Wolfrey |
Pityriasis Rosea Pityriasis rosea is a common, acute exanthem of uncertain etiology. Viral and bacterial causes have been sought, but convincing answers have not yet been found. Pityriasis rosea typically affects children and young adults. |
American Family Physician May 15, 2002 Robert H. Shackelford |
Diary from a Week in Practice Beware the "quiet child!"... It is important for every patient to feel comfortable with their health care professional and to have the choice of who they see... etc. |
American Family Physician September 15, 2002 Robert H. Shackelford |
Diary from a Week in Practice A periodic reminder that we are equipped and able to manage a crisis goes a long way toward a satisfying work environment... Those of us who are healthy should be extremely grateful... Meaningful and reciprocal long-term relationships accompany family practice in a stable population |
American Family Physician August 15, 2000 Harry D. Mckinnon |
Evaluating the Febrile Patient with a Rash The differential diagnosis for febrile patients with a rash is extensive... |
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 Family Physician January 15, 2002 Robert H. Shackelford |
Diary from a Week in Practice Loss reminded us of the fragility of life, and also emphasized the importance of teamwork and constant office preparedness for emergencies... In a fairly stable community, providing longitudinal care is one of the most rewarding aspects of family practice... etc. |
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 October 1, 2000 |
AAFP Core Educational Guidelines Recommended Core Educational Guidelines For Family Practice Residents... |
American Family Physician October 1, 2006 Kavan et al. |
A Practical Guide to Crisis Management Physicians often are required to assist patients in crisis. An estimated 4% of visits to primary care physicians involve psychiatric or social crises. |
American Family Physician September 1, 2000 Cheryl Winchell, M.D. |
Curbside Consultation What to do when a patient makes inappropriate, seductive advances to you, his/her physician... |
American Journal of Nursing April 2010 Mary Curry Narayan |
Culture's Effects on Pain Assessment and Management When patients belong to a culture or speak a language that's different from that of their health care provider, the provider faces additional challenges in successfully assessing and managing the patients' pain. |
American Family Physician December 15, 2001 Gregg K. VandeKieft |
Breaking Bad News This article presents an overview of issues pertaining to breaking bad news and practical recommendations for clinicians wishing to improve their clinical skills in this area... |