Search results for "Consultations"
MKSAP Quiz: Consultation after cervical cancer diagnosis
A 34-year-old woman undergoes consultation after a recent diagnosis of stage IB cervical cancer. She is nulliparous, and she and her partner are hoping to have children. Following a biopsy, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/01/3.htm
1 Oct 2024
Alzheimer's advances pose challenges
A new test and new treatments for Alzheimer's disease may offer patients hope but could also raise more questions than they answer, with careful balancing of risks and benefits required.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/alzheimers-advances-pose-challenges.htm
1 Nov 2024
Co-locating postpartum primary care with pediatrics increased timely uptake of care
New mothers who participated in a dedicated postpartum primary care clinic intervention were more likely to have a visit at four to 12 weeks postpartum than those who received usual care, and 97% of intervention patients had a primary care visit in the first year postpartum compared to 19% with usual care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/11/19/4.htm
19 Nov 2024
Tips for building a referral network
Effective use of online resources and good old-fashioned networking can help new physicians sustain productive partnerships that drive better patient outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/tips-for-building-a-referral-network.htm
1 Sep 2024
CDC revises pneumococcal, COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
Changes include a lower age for starting pneumococcal vaccination and an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine in older and immunocompromised patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/29/2.htm
29 Oct 2024
Climate change and consultation training
Readers weigh in on climate change and the best way to prepare med students as future consultants.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/letters.htm
1 Jan 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Consultation following a diagnosis of breast cancer
A 70-year-old woman undergoes consultation following a diagnosis of breast cancer. She has no other medical conditions. Following a biopsy and lumpectomy, what is the most appropriate adjuvant treatment or management for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/25/3.htm
25 Oct 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Testing for a patient with hypogonadism
A 61-year-old man is evaluated for recently diagnosed hypogonadism, for which testosterone therapy will be initiated. He has no history of prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease, or venous thromboembolic disease. He has no symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most appropriate next step before initiating testosterone therapy?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/08/06/3.htm
6 Aug 2024
Recruiting, retaining rural physicians
A researcher explains why loan repayment programs, J-1 visa waivers, and scholar programs aren't always located in the areas that need them most and why they might not be enough to attract physician talent.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/recruiting-retaining-rural-physicians.htm
1 Mar 2024
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up consultation for laboratory studies
A 54-year-old man is evaluated during follow-up consultation regarding laboratory studies completed for a life insurance policy. He reports no symptoms. A bone marrow biopsy shows trilineage dysplasia with 1% blasts. Results of cytogenetic testing show loss of the Y chromosome (−Y). What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/23/3.htm
23 Aug 2016