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Clinical
Contributions
Bariatric
Surgery: A Brief Primer for Primary Care Physicians
By
Christina
M Frichtel, DO
Using
an illustrative case, this article presents a review of indications,
expectations, preoperative care, postoperative care, complications,
and highlights some issues relevant for primary care physicians.
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Managing
E-mail Interactions with Patients: A Discussion with Clinicians in Evaluating
the Personal Health Link Project
By
Carl
A Serrato, PhD; Sally Retecki, MBA
With the
impending rapid increase of clinician-patient e-mail communication,
a group of primary physicians met to discuss their e-mail interactions
with patients. This practical summary shares their insights, concerns
and experiences.
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article >> | pdf >>
Routine
Penicillin Skin Testing in Hospitalized Patients with a History of Penicillin
Allergy
By
Eric
Macy, MD; Linda B Roppe, RN, BSN; Michael Schatz, MD, MS
This study
overview of the test results and consequent treatment decisions shows
that skin testing is more reliable than clinical history and has substantial
impact upon antibiotic prescription.
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article >> | pdf >>
Diabetes
Care: New Clinical Guidelines and Leadership Council
By
R
James Dudl, MD; Helen S Pettay, BA; Michelle Wong, MPH, MPP
This brief
overview of the newly revised CMI diabetes guidelines includes a description
of the newly formed Diabetes Leadership Council and its role in guiding
diabetes-related work.
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article >> | pdf >>
Corridor
Consult
What to do with the Patient with Chronic Cough? A Simple Approach to a
Difficult Problem
By
Joseph
R Shapiro, MD; Michael S Kaplan, MD
Chronic
Cough is an often frustrating problem for the primary care physician.
Through the use of a case study, this article presents a brief discussion
of several common causes, their diagnosis and treatment.
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article >> | pdf >>
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