Search results for "Medical Education"
Lawmakers try to ‘script’ what doctors say
State legislatures are drafting laws that would mandate what doctors tell their patients about culturally controversial topics such as abortion or guns in the home, or even purely clinical issues such as breast cancer and tissue density. How involved should politicians be in the exam room?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/politics.htm
1 Jan 2012
New research links empathy to outcomes
Everyone wants to have a physician who understands what they're feeling, but it's not just about human contact; better clinical outcomes can result from physician empathy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/empathy.htm
1 Mar 2013
Learning to learn: Simulators are easy, inexpensive to make
There's no need to spend hundreds of dollars on learning simulators when they can be made with supplies that cost pocket change and a few hours of time. Examples from the Herbert S. Waxman Clinical Skills Center provide step-by-step instructions for learning to drain an abscess.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/waxman.htm
1 Oct 2010
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians placed in nomination candidates for officers and Regents.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/11/regents.htm
1 Nov 2014
Learning to learn: Ophthalmoscopic skills taught by simulation
Creating an ophthalmoscopic examination simulation model is easy, inexpensive and goes a long way toward improving this basic clinical skill set. Acquaint yourself with abnormalities seen in the office, as well as the motor skills involved with proper use of the instruments.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/waxman.htm
1 Apr 2011
Portable ultrasound scopes out a new role
Enthusiasts argue that point-of-care ultrasonography extends the scope of the physical exam far beyond what can be auscultated through a stethoscope. Detractors worry about overdiagnosis and a loss of medical skills that have intrinsic value. Both sides seek balance when considering how to use this new technology.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/05/ultrasound.htm
1 May 2014
Internal medicine residency match results virtually unchanged from last year
The number of U.S. senior medical students choosing categorical internal medicine residencies increased slightly for the fifth consecutive year. According to the 2014 National Resident Matching Program, 3,167 U.S. medical school seniors matched for residency training in internal medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/25/1.htm
25 Mar 2014
What's new in other College publications
Including expanded online diabetes management offerings and MKSAP updates.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/college.htm
1 Jan 2009
International colleagues face familiar problems
The conversations taking place at international medical meetings could be taking place at our local chapter meetings.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/international-colleagues-face-familiar-problems.htm
1 Feb 2019
Build your own ultrasound-guided thoracentesis simulator
The use of bedside, portable diagnostic ultrasound devices by nonradiologists is increasing, because of both maturing, more affordable technology and evidence supporting improved patient safety and process efficiency.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/simulator.htm
1 Feb 2012