Search results for "Online Resources"
Earn trust, counter misinformation
Physicians are on the front lines of addressing medical misinformation, increasingly figuring out what to address and how.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/earn-trust-counter-misinformation.htm
1 Jun 2023
Supporting grieving patients after a loss
There are ways to talk to patients after the death of a loved one, recognize tips for diagnosing and managing prolonged grief disorder, and access grief counselors for referral.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/supporting-grieving-patients-after-a-loss.htm
1 Jan 2023
ACP offers new independent practice resources
The newly launched webpage is dedicated to providing independent practice physicians with resources and tools to help with the business side of medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/20/6.htm
20 Jul 2021
Raising vaccine rates requires some selling
Physicians and others in their practice can boost their odds of vaccination success by the way they frame conversations with patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/raising-vaccine-rates-requires-some-selling.htm
1 Jun 2020
Dementia care not just a prescription
A diagnosis of dementia brings up potential concerns that physicians can help patients and their caregivers explore in a neutral, nonjudgmental way.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/dementia-care-not-just-a-prescription.htm
1 May 2020
Decision aids integral to shared decision making
When used properly and in the correct situation, decision aids save time and costs by better meeting patient needs and increasing adherence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/decision-aids-integral-to-shared-decision-making.htm
1 May 2019
Textbook edition reflects evolution of hospital medicine
The first update of “Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine” exemplifies how hospital medicine has evolved and the skills that hospitalists need to have.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/textbook.htm
1 Feb 2017
New ACP resources available for the 2016 election
Resources on health care topics that have the potential to gain attention during the 2016 presidential election offer a breakdown on critical issues, a detailed description of ACP's policy on each issue, and questions to consider while evaluating the candidates' positions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/07/26/5.htm
26 Jul 2016
Debunking HIPAA myths in the digital age
Twenty years of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act have not led physicians to full understanding of how to implement it in their offices. Four commons myths can be addressed more easily than is commonly thought.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/04/HIPAA.htm
1 Apr 2016
Integrative therapies may complement care
A growing base of evidence suggests that certain treatments may have a place in physicians' repertoires as part of a holistic approach to health.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/CAM.htm
1 Mar 2016