Search results for "Shared decision making"
Hand, knee and hip osteoarthritis recommendations updated
Revised recommendations aimed at improving the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis of the hand, hip and knee were published by the American College of Rheumatology on March 27.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/2.htm
3 Apr 2012
ACP and ACR issue consensus points for mammography screening
The American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) recently released a joint set of talking points regarding how and when women should have screening mammograms. The points are the result of a meeting between the two organizations in May 2010 and follow-up discussions that took place through August 2011.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/01/9.htm
1 May 2012
New tool for Annual Wellness Visits
The Health Risk Assessment is a winning proposition for practices to incorporate into their workflow to offer patients a personalized preventive plan and specific action steps to take.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/tips.htm
1 May 2012
Screening mammography in women aged 40-49: A report of the American College of Physicians and American College of Radiology consensus meeting
A joint set of talking points outlines areas of consensus between the American College of Physicians and the American College of Radiology when it comes to discussing conflicting recommendations on mammography.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/policy.htm
1 May 2012
Treatment for kidney failure may be less likely in older adults, study indicates
Older adults may not receive treatment for kidney failure as often as younger patients, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/26/6.htm
26 Jun 2012
New high-value, cost-conscious care curriculum available for internal medicine residents
ACP and the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) have developed and released a curriculum for training internal medicine residents to practice high-value, cost-conscious care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/10/8.htm
10 Jul 2012
Context affects physicians' antimicrobial prescribing decisions, study finds
Context can play a role in whether physicians decide to prescribe antimicrobials, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/07/7.htm
7 Aug 2012
New high-value, cost-conscious care curriculum available for internal medicine residents
ACP and the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine have a curriculum for training internal medicine residents to practice high value, cost-conscious care to avoid overuse and misuse of tests and treatments that do not improve outcomes and may cause harm.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/14/8.htm
14 Aug 2012
Benefit of PSA screening diminished in an analysis of ERSPC data using QALYs
A new analysis quantified the effects of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening on men's quality of life.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/4.htm
21 Aug 2012
Commercial screening tests not always indicated, ethical
Commercial screening tests marketed directly to the consumer are not always indicated or ethical, according to a recent opinion piece.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/28/5.htm
28 Aug 2012