Search results for "Health literacy"
In-office lab tests augment patient self-education efforts
Fifth in a six-part series on small practice issues.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/eleven.htm
1 May 2008
Patients and prayer amid medical practice
It's more important than ever to recognize and understand cultures and spiritual beliefs, including and beyond the end of life.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/prayer.htm
1 Oct 2012
Sharing knowledge is part of a modern Hippocratic Oath
Recent scandals challenge physicians' abilities to embrace the incredible volume of information information and translate new research into bedside practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/06/presidents.htm
1 Jun 2009
Custom comic strip helps residents hand off patients
The handoff to a new doctor is a risky time for patients, who may not return for care or see the right resident. A team at the University of Chicago developed a packet of information intended to smooth the transition and reduce gaps in care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/success.htm
1 Oct 2015
Economic pressures turn art of medicine into rote practice
While much of a clinician's stature among peers depends on encyclopedic understanding of the scientific literature, his or her effectiveness depends largely on well-honed skills of communication and relationship building. Never have such skills been more critical or more challenging than they are today.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/presidents.htm
1 Sep 2009
Telemedicine's future looks bright, with some caveats
ACP's Healthcare Roundtable predicted new uses for telemedicine in a variety of health care settings.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/11/telemedicines-future-looks-bright-with-some-caveats.htm
1 Nov 2018
Consider race-based risks, but treat patients individually
Data on the prevalence of certain diseases and health risks among different populations should surely play a role in crafting public health screenings and education programs targeted to specific groups. Once in the doctor's office, though, a patient's treatment is an individual matter.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/race.htm
1 Jul 2008
Using e-mail in practice is e-asy, but exercise care
E-mail can improve communication with patients##mdash;it's even reimbursable##mdash;but it's effective only if it's used properly. One physician discusses the do's and some very important don'ts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/e-mail.htm
1 Jun 2010
Fee schedule updates, penalties explained for 2012
The first of a two-part series outlines changes to the fee schedule update, values for observation services, electronic prescribing and annual wellness visits, including chart-by-chart breakdowns for relative value units.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/coding.htm
1 Jan 2012
Span gaps between physicians, patients
Use active lisenting, self-management and other communications tools to provide better care for patients.ment in medical practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/06/cpii.htm
1 Jun 2009