Search results for "Oncology"
Study other arts to practice better medicine
Patient communication skills hinge upon careful listening and speaking, cultural literacy, humility, and awareness of the patient's health literacy and numeracy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/study-other-arts-to-practice-better-medicine.htm
1 Jul 2018
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of progressive fatigue
A 28-year-old previously healthy woman is evaluated in the hospital for a 3-week history of progressive fatigue, dyspnea with exertion, and easy bruisability. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/06/mksap.htm
1 Jun 2015
Daily aspirin may reduce cancer incidence, prevent metastases
Three related studies bolster the case for daily aspirin for cancer prevention, indicating that it may have a preventive effect after three years, as well as reduce future metastases, while having little impact on increased bleeding risk in the long term.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/27/2.htm
27 Mar 2012
MKSAP Quiz: shortness of breath of 3 months' duration
A 54-year-old woman is evaluated for shortness of breath of 3 months' duration and a 4.5-kg (10-lb) weight loss over the preceding 2 months. She has a 35-pack-year smoking history. Following a physical exam and further testing, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/31/3.htm
31 Mar 2015
Communication skills vital to cancer conversations
Cancer patients want information, but not in a way that makes them lose hope. Effective shared decision making and risk communication strategies can help.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/communication.htm
1 Sep 2013
ASCO statement: Advanced cancer care should be tailored to patient preferences
Put words in our mouth
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/08/6.htm
8 Feb 2011
Learn whether you are in a payment model that measures up
Physicians want to know how to tell if their practices might qualify as an Advanced Alternate Payment Model, which will garner extra reimbursement for quality patient care, and whether they might meet the standards of a qualified professional under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/tips.htm
1 Jul 2016
Medical homes for homeless patients during COVID-19
This issue also covers racial disparities and COVID-19, conference coverage on diabetes and LGBTQ care, and myocardial infarction in the elderly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/medical-homes-for-homeless-patients-during-covid-19.htm
1 Sep 2020
Cardiac societies issue new joint guideline on management of heart failure
The updated guideline recommends sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors for many heart failure patients, regardless of their diabetes status, among other changes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/05/2.htm
5 Apr 2022
“Doctor, can I get an MRI?” ... Not so fast
ACP seeks to educate and encourage shared decision making with patients, rather than have physicians order screening tests out of habit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/presidents.htm
1 Sep 2015