Search results for "Substance use"
Bringing medicine to the streets
A newly formed street medicine fellowship is allowing academic centers and cities to bring care to homeless patients instead of waiting for them to present to a hospital or shelter.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/bringing-medicine-to-the-streets.htm
1 Jul 2019
Gabapentinoid use associated with suicidal behavior, other adverse outcomes
The association of gabapentinoid with outcomes including overdoses, injuries, and accidents was strongest in younger patients, whereas those ages 55 years and older had reduced or no association.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/18/2.htm
18 Jun 2019
ACP issues ethical guidance on responding to physician impairment
The position paper examines the professional duties and principles that should guide the response of colleagues and the profession.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/04/2.htm
4 Jun 2019
The importance of ‘the caring’
The fragmented health delivery system in which physicians maneuver can interfere with patients' perception of how much a clinician cares.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/the-importance-of-the-caring.htm
1 Jun 2019
ACP member feedback requested on short surveys on pain and substance use disorders
Information gathered will be used to better understand how to reduce and remove barriers to optimal pain care and treatment for substance use disorders.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/30/2.htm
30 Apr 2019
Breaking the cycle of patient trauma
A trauma-informed approach to health care involves recognition of the widespread impact of trauma and its signs and symptoms in patients and clinicians.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/breaking-the-cycle-of-patient-trauma.htm
1 Feb 2019
Is telehealth ready for prime time?
Recent surveys have found that a sizable share of internists and primary care physicians have implemented technology for one or more telehealth services.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/is-telehealth-ready-for-prime-time.htm
1 Jan 2019
International Forum focuses on social determinants of health
The discussion at Internal Medicine Meeting 2018 was organized around the nine policy positions highlighted in ACP's recent position paper, “Addressing Social Determinants to Improve Patient Care and Promote Health Equity.”
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/international-forum-focuses-on-social-aspects-of-health.htm
1 Jan 2019
ACC releases expert consensus decision pathway on tobacco cessation treatment
The decision pathway provides a structured approach to evaluating and treating tobacco dependence and offers practical guidance for overcoming challenges commonly encountered in the clinical setting.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/12/11/1.htm
11 Dec 2018
Palliative care guidelines updated with increased focus on collaboration, communication
The guidelines from the National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care focus on two main concepts: that palliative care is inclusive of all people with serious illness and that timely consideration of palliative care is the responsibility of all who care for the seriously ill, including primary care physicians, subspecialists, and hospitalists.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/11/06/4.htm
6 Nov 2018