Articles tagged with Family Medicine
A recent study found that up to 63% of pediatric practices in the Washington D.C. area contradict their own policies on confidential care for adolescents when answering phone calls.
A case study highlights the importance of early detection of testicular cancer, with a 17-year-old patient's death attributed to delayed medical advice. Medical professionals and men need to be educated to recognize testicular lumps as medical emergencies.
Research reveals a decline in general practitioners' and family physicians' involvement in non-office settings, leading to a reduction in comprehensive care. Alternative models such as group practices and networks can help meet the need for primary care, but reliance on core physicians working in multiple settings remains a concern.
A recent survey in the Netherlands reveals that chronic pain affects approximately 18% of the population, with frequent problems including lower back pain and abdominal pain. The study highlights the need for more research into the effects of treatment methods, as current evidence is often inadequate or contradictory.
A new study suggests that depression is a fluid disease requiring tracking over time for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Researchers found that physicians more frequently detected depression when they knew their patients well, but struggled to distinguish it from minimal impairment.
A new study from the University of Washington found that generalists are more likely to provide primary care to elderly Medicare patients, suggesting an approach at the center of most managed-care plans. Specialists tend to restrict themselves to medical problems specific to their specialty and rarely immunize their patients.