October Observer Contents
Medical Education
Travel makes medical education a little less foreign
U.S. students find ways to broaden their horizons
Bringing lessons from the heartland to the homeland
October '07
Careers in Medicine
Women pick up slack as males exit from primary care
October '07
Oncology News
'Tumor boards' take team approach to breast cancer
October '07
Genomic tests may allow some breast cancer patients to avoid chemotherapy
October '07
Opinions
Perceived risks have chilling effect on genetic testing
October '07
Letters
Readers express views on micropractices and codeine
October '07
Practice Management
Look before you leap onto practice merger bandwagon
October '07
'Modest' ICD-9 updates must go into effect on Oct. 1
October '07
Practice Tips
Getting paid for mobility
October '07
FDA News
FDA review: phosphate binders, drug-eluting stents October '07
Future of Medicine
Book takes a look at medicine's future
October '07
Special Focus
Chronic kidney disease
Evidence-based recommendations about care
October '07
College Watch
Washington Perspective
'The score' matters more than winning on Capitol Hill
October '07
President’s Message
Primary care decline threatens realization of medical home model
October '07
Chapter Meetings
CME Bulletin Board
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