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Time away from the office an investment in the time spent in it
Politicians have markedly disparate visions for the government's role in health care. The outcomes of the 2012 elections will have an impact on what eventually happens.A recap of events at Internal Medicine 2011 provide insights into clinical knowledge and the problems facing internal medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/presidents.htm
1 Jun 2011
Talking points on palliative care address public, patients
Experts decry “death panels” as a step backward for the public perception of palliative care. Clarifying its scope would help the profession move forward, according to speakers at a recent conference.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/conference.htm
1 Jun 2011
Fostering Excellence in Internal Medicine Campaign exceeds goal
The College thanks ACP members for contributing to the Fostering Excellence in Internal Medicine Campaign 2010-2011.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/11.htm
7 Jun 2011
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT It will come as no surprise to ...
The findings, titled “Economic Impactof a Primary Care Career: A Harsh Realityfor Medical Students and the Nation,” werepublished in Academic Medicine inNovember 2010. ... At this point,about 20% of medical students have debtover $200,000. [That percentage] has nearlydoubled from five years ago.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/acpi-201107-money_t1.pdf
22 Jun 2011
Med school debt becomes budgeting burden for primary care
A newly minted primary care physician graduates with a budget that leaves him or her $800 in the red each month. Compared to their subspecialist counterparts, the debt leaves primary care physicians feeling undervalued, especially since they value their work to be as hard and as important.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/money.htm
1 Jul 2011
Use caution when seeking medical information online
Researching medical knowledge online involves knowing three different types of resources, summary sites, society sites and primary literature. Knowing when to use each ensures the physician makes the correct diagnosis, and preserves the patient's confidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/google.htm
1 Jul 2011
Cancer's cure may be found by using the right diagnostic tree
Advances in the understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of cancer, rooted in knowledge of the genetic derangements underpinning each tumor type, leads to the question of whether clinicians should classify cancers by their tissue of origin, or their mutation of origin. Which diagnostic tree is the better example?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/genomics.htm
1 Sep 2011
Antidepressants no easy fix in primary care
Is depression on the rise, or just the prescriptions for it? Primary care is poised to play a bigger role in mental health care, and that puts an educational burden on internists to learn the proper role of medications.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/antidepressants.htm
1 Jan 2012
Key Contact Program is now Advocates for Internal Medicine Network
The College's grassroots advocacy program has a new name. The Key Contact Program is now the Advocates for Internal Medicine Network (AIMn).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/24/13.htm
24 Jan 2012
Global outlook toward improving America's health care system
The College's educational programs, products and services are recognized and valued internationally, even as the College takes on a decidedly global membership. More than 30% of the College's members are international medical graduates.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/presidents.htm
1 Feb 2012