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Patient autonomy is the key to an app that puts patients in control of meeting their goals to reduce high blood pressure.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/twine.htm
1 Mar 2015
Setting a course for food as medicine
Culinary medicine is a growing, evidence-based movement that brings the “food is medicine” philosophy to medical education and beyond.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/setting-a-course-for-food-as-medicine.htm
1 Jun 2018
Oaths, charters, and our professional ethos
A re-examination of the Hippocratic Oath leads to questions of ethics, professionalism, and a more modern code that physicians can follow.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/oaths-charters-and-our-professional-ethos.htm
1 Mar 2020
From policy to results: How does it all come together?
The process by which advocacy organizations achieve results for their members can seem opaque to those who are not directly involved. How does advocacy really work?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/washington.htm
1 Mar 2016
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
Feeding nutrition into your practice
Internists routinely ask patients about smoking and drinking, but should they also ask about eating habits?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/nutrition-counseling.htm
1 Jan 2017
Internal Medicine Meeting 2016 covers clinical questions
Internists working to implement best practices on complicated topics will find a wealth of advice at Internal Medicine Meeting 2016, to be held May 5-7 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/IMM.htm
1 Mar 2016
Wearable tech shows promise in clinical care
Smart watches and fitness trackers could offer a remote connection to patients, as well as a way of tracking their progress on meeting health goals. But their application depends on the patient and the physician.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/technology.htm
1 Nov 2015
Primary care-staffed transition clinic may cut readmissions
A postdischarge transition clinic staffed by a primary care physician and other clinicians appeared to reduce readmission risk in a vulnerable patient population.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/clinics.htm
1 Jan 2016
Mandated flu vaccines may be ‘new norm’ in health care
Mandated influenza vaccinations for employees of health care facilities are improving safety for vulnerable patients. Properly implementing such rules is the key to a successful outcome.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/vaccination.htm
1 Oct 2015