Search results for "Telemedicine"
Telemedicine takes hold in medical education
This issue outlines teaching telemedicine, ways to diagnose and manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and disparities experienced by women in medicine.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/09/telemedicine-takes-hold-in-medical-education.htm
1 Sep 2022
Checklist offers ways to improve communication during telemedicine visits with older patients
First and most important, clinicians must assume that older patients have at least mild hearing loss, according to the checklist, which was developed by physicians from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/11/2.htm
11 Aug 2020
Drive-in visits can fill the cracks of telemedicine's reach
Practices in rural areas are tackling the logistics of providing telemedicine to patients who are unable to access it on their own.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2020/07/drive-in-visits-can-fill-the-cracks-of-telemedicines-reach.htm
1 Jul 2020
New ACP case study examines ethical challenges of telemedicine encounters
Developed by ACP's Ethics, Professionalism, and Human Rights Committee and the Center for Ethics and Professionalism, the case study is available on Medscape and a login is required.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/12/5.htm
12 Nov 2019
A living guideline for depression treatment
ACP recommends choosing between a second-generation antidepressant or cognitive behavioral therapy for adults in the acute phase of moderate to severe major depressive disorder.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2023/06/a-living-guideline-for-depression-treatment.htm
1 Jun 2023
Updated ACP Ethics Manual addresses genetic testing, telemedicine, end-of-life care
The seventh edition of the ACP Ethics Manual reaffirms ethical tenets of medicine and reexamines their application in changing circumstances.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/15/2.htm
15 Jan 2019
Taking stock of telemedicine
This issue also covers intimate partner violence, narrative medicine, and conference coverage from two medical society meetings.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2020/10/taking-stock-of-telemedicine.htm
1 Oct 2020
Telemedicine tips for internists
Ana María López, MD, MPH, MACP, offers advice on telemedicine and COVID-19 and will host a webinar on this topic on Tuesday, April 14, at 3 p.m. EDT.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/14/2.htm
14 Apr 2020
PCP follow-up after surgery associated with lower readmission rates
Medicare beneficiaries hospitalized for an emergency general surgery condition had a 67% lower adjusted risk for readmission if they had a follow-up appointment with a primary care physician (PCP) within 30 days of discharge.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/03/4.htm
3 Oct 2023
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/06/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jun 2022