Search results for "Communication Skills"
Propose workshops for future meetings of Internal Medicine
The Clinical Skills Subcommittee (CSSC) is now accepting proposals for Internal Medicine 2011, April 7-9, 2011. The CSSC welcomes all proposals but places a priority on interactive workshops that focus on the acquisition or improvement of physical examination skills, communication skills and procedural skills. The CSSC is most interested in workshops that have a high likelihood of changing physician behavior using proven teaching techniques or new and innovative teaching strategies that have yet to be tested. The deadline for proposals is May 1, 2010. Download the proposal form.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/02/12.htm
2 Feb 2010
ACP seeks proposals for clinical skills workshops for Internal Medicine 2010
The Clinical Skills Subcommittee is now accepting proposals for Internal Medicine 2010.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/cscc.htm
1 Mar 2009
After watching others, doctor pitches himself to local news
Inspired by some famous names, an internist pitches his expertise to local TV news stations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/television.htm
1 Jan 2009
‘Gently does it,’ caring for adults with autism
With autism rates at 1 in 150, you can be absolutely sure you have patients with autism in your practice. Practical tips ease transitions from pediatric care into adulthood, and easier ways to examine, care for and understand autistic patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/11/autism.htm
1 Nov 2008
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
College News
ACP seeks workshop topics, and chapter awardees are honored.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/twentyeight.htm
1 Apr 2008
Put patients in the driver's seat to steer toward better health
Engaging patients in managing their own chronic diseases can be the key to helping them achieve their goals and improve outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/education.htm
1 Feb 2008
Interacting with the computer screen instead of the patient
Computer screen can be barrier between doctor and patient.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/computer.htm
1 Feb 2008
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS. The difference is that absolute risk quan-tifies the change in the patient’s risk fromthe baseline, while relative risk revealsonly the change in risk accomplishedby the intervention.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/acpi-200802-risks_t1.pdf
28 Jan 2008