Search results for "Substance Abuse"
Open access requires an open mind by doctors
Patients have always been able to review their records, but making this a routine practice has most patients enthused and some physicians worried. Learn how some large health systems are applying open access to improve patient communication and compliance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/open-access.htm
1 Mar 2012
Asking right questions key to detecting abuse
Unexplained bruising or injuries are red flags for intimate partner violence, but less obvious signs might include chronic pain, depression or anxiety. Experts advise how to help victims at risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/abuse.htm
1 Mar 2009
Don't be anxious about psychiatric diagnoses
Tips can help physicians with the screening and treatment of mental disorders seen in primary care, including somatoform, bipolar and anxiety disorders.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/06/psychiatry.htm
1 Jun 2013
Screening, brief intervention in primary care appear ineffective for reducing drug use
Screening and brief intervention targeting drug use do not appear to be effective in primary care, according to the findings of 2 recent studies.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/12/4.htm
12 Aug 2014
Screening for PTSD after life-threatening medical events
Internists are in position to screen for and spot signs of post-traumatic stress disorder following life-threatening medical events such as heart attack and stroke. Yet this is not always part of usual care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/ptsd.htm
1 Nov 2015
ACP offers 6 strategies for integrating behavioral health, primary care
The strategies were developed because behavioral and physical health care providers have a long history of operating in different care silos, according to a position paper.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/30/2.htm
30 Jun 2015
Treat addicted patients for the long-term
Diagnosing addictions are often based on one question. An expert offers advice to make that one question count, and to move from diagnosis to treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/06/addiction.htm
1 Jun 2009
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of increasing forgetfulness
A 67-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of increasing forgetfulness. She reports greater difficulty keeping track of upcoming appointments, recalling details of recent telephone conversations, and remembering names of new acquaintances. Otherwise, she has no complaints and her physical and neurological exams are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/01/3.htm
1 Sep 2015
Breaking barriers to buprenorphine
Despite heightened awareness of the opioid crisis, treatment still eludes many patients who are struggling with addiction.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/breaking-barriers-to-buprenorphine.htm
1 Sep 2018
The devastating trifecta of 2020: Is there any hope?
Physicians facing crises of a pandemic, economic losses, and social unrest should offer hope to patients as they are treated for the consequences of these and other ailments.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/07/the-devastating-trifecta-of-2020-is-there-any-hope.htm
1 Jul 2020