May 2008
Make path to health one of least resistance
Behavioral economics explains why patients sacrifice their long-term health for short term rewards, and suggests ways that internists can easily convince them to change.
Is your staff prepared to respond to a stroke?
Education about symptoms should target office staff with patient contact, as well as patients and relatives of those at risk.
Recognize and react is theme underlying latest stroke studies
Conference coverage focuses on studies about abdominal obesity, symptoms and the importance of dialing 911 first.
Physicians not content to stick with the status quo
Health care access has become a top issue in 2008.
Beware of ‘search satisfaction,’ a common cognitive error
An initially missed diagnosis warns of succumbing to “search satisfaction,” a common cognitive error.
Physician should transfer records regardless of patient's bill
A physician's refusal to turn over the records of a patient with an outstanding bill may be seen as abandonment.
Even rare inherited cancer syndromes lurk in your practice
Pop quiz: How many health care rating schemes are out there?.
ACP Highlights
A look at ACP Journal Club Plus, an electronic digest of customizable alerts.
In-office lab tests augment patient self-education efforts
Fifth in a six-part series on small practice issues.
Medicare implements new advanced beneficiary notice form
I heard that there is a new advanced beneficiary notice (ABN) form for Medicare patients. When do I use it?.
Dividing the pie by keeping it simple
Looking for the perfect compensation plan for your practice? Here's the secret.
Improving access key to reform, says Commonwealth Fund VP
Health care access has become a top issue in 2008.
Community projects rely on local doctors for larger success
More than 40 million American adults don't receive health-related services.
ACG president seeks bigger role for women in health care
Amy E. Foxx-Orenstein, FACP.
Montelukast examined for link to suicidal thoughts, actions
Warnings, recalls, label changes, and approvals.
Retooled CMS ratings may inspire hospitals' improvement
Pop quiz: How many health care rating schemes are out there?.
John McCain touts his plan for the U.S. health care system
CME offerings and maintenance of certification.
National Trends
Lacking a usual source of health care is associated with poorer control of chronic conditions and lower receipt of preventive services.
What will it take to restore the primacy of primary care?
It's in deep trouble.
ACP tackles timeless themes in contemporary circumstances
Historical perspectives written at varying times over the College's 93 years.