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A Focus on Patient-Centered Care and Office Practice Management:
••Fall 2003/Vol. 7, No. 4

Editorial CommentsComments from the Journal EditorsAbstracts from articles published in other journals
CommentaryClinical articles on the practice of Permanente medicine
Poetry, Art, Musings from Permanente clinicians
Articles from a Systems perspective
Historial PiecesPhysicians in the news
Book ReviewsLighter side of medicine crossword puzzle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Clinical Contributions


A Case Study of Cauda Equina Syndrome
By Dan-Phuong Esther N Ho, MD

Using a case example, this article explores the epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and prognosis of the cauda equina syndrome.
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Understanding Noncompliant Behavior: Definitions and Causes
By Fred Kleinsinger, MD

This article describes noncompliant behavior, discusses its common reasons, and provides insight into the behavior while offering strategies for coping with noncompliant patients.
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Corridor Consult:
How Can Busy Physicians Better Manage Laboratory Results?
By Kenneth D Burns, MD

In a system not yet up-to-date with the electronic medical record, physicians are often overwhelmed managing laboratory test results. This article offers some techniques for reducing and managing this important aspect of a physician's day.
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