FMIG Clinical Skills Workshop Ideas -- Family Medicine Interest Groups
Sep 15, 2016 - Find clinical skills (procedures) workshop ideas from previous FMIG Program of Excellence Award winners.
Med School and Residency : Family Medicine Interest Groups
https://www.aafp.org/medical-school-residency/fmig/lead/programming/poe-ideas/procedures.html
The Preparticipation Sports Evaluation: Losing the Forest for the Trees? - Letters to ...
Sep 15, 2016 - ...screening, vaccinations) in PPEs is unknown.3 Because 70% of deaths among 10- to 24-year-olds in the United States involve unintentional injuries, suicide, and homicide, compared with 5% from heart disease and congenital malformations, we wonder if clinicians miss the opportunity to...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0915/p411.html
Primary+ Terms and Conditions -- Member Benefits
Sep 12, 2016 - Agreement governing the use of CME Reporter, Procedures Tracker, and Requirements Planner.
Membership : Member Benefits
https://www.aafp.org/membership/benefits/resources/primary-plus/terms.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2016 - Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes patients to temporarily stop or decrease their breathing repeatedly during sleep. This results in fragmented, nonrestful sleep that can lead to symptoms such as morning headache and daytime sleepiness. Obstructive sleep apnea ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0901/p355.html
CDC Releases Updated Guidelines for Postexposure Prophylaxis After Sexual, Injection ...
Sep 1, 2016 - Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) with anti-retroviral drugs to prevent transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) following sexual or injection drug use exposures (nonoccupational PEP or nPEP) is an essential intervention requiring a timely response. Updated guidelines from the ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0901/p392.html
Help Patients Conquer Obesity With Education, Empathy -- Not Shame
Aug 31, 2016 - Roughly two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. How physicians broach the subject with these patients may determine whether or not they can help.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/help_patients_conquer_obesity_with.html
Chronic Pain Management and Opioid Misuse: A Public Health Concern (Position Paper)
Aug 2, 2016 - Read AAFP's position on opioids and pain management.
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Policies
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/pain-management-opioid.html
FMX Offers Something for Every Family Physician
Aug 2, 2016 - The AAFP Family Medicine Experience (FMX) offers physicians the ability to earn an entire year's worth of CME, a jam-packed expo hall, and abundant social and networking opportunities.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/fmx_offers_something_for_every.html
Acute Onset of Elbow Swelling - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2016 - A patient presented with spherical, fluctuant elbow swelling without redness or tenderness.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0801/p243.html
Cardiomyopathy and Myocarditis in Competitive Athletes: Recommendations from the ...
Aug 1, 2016 - The American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) have provided recommendations regarding eligibility and disqualification of competitive athletes with cardiovascular abnormalities. This summary focuses on cardiomyopathy and myocarditis.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0801/p249.html
Use Fluoroquinolones Only as Drug of Last Resort for Some Infections
Jul 27, 2016 - The FDA has upped the stakes when it comes to cautioning prescribers and patients about the possibility of serious adverse effects of systemic fluoroquinolones, strengthening the drugs' boxed warning to severely limit their use.
AAFP News : Health of the Public
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20160727fluoroquinolones.html
Acute Shoulder Injuries in Adults - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2016 - Acute shoulder injuries in adults are often initially managed by family physicians. Common acute shoulder injuries include acromioclavicular joint injuries, clavicle fractures, glenohumeral dislocations, proximal humerus fractures, and rotator cuff tears. Acromioclavicular joint ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p119.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2016 - Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrinopathy among reproductive-aged women in the United States, affecting approximately 7% of female patients. Although the pathophysiology of the syndrome is complex and there is no single defect from which it is known to result, it is ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p106.html
Trigeminal Neuralgia - Clinical Evidence Handbook - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2016 - What are the effects of ongoing treatments in persons with trigeminal neuralgia?
American Family Physician : Clinical Evidence Handbook
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p133.html
Liraglutide (Saxenda) for Weight Loss - STEPS - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2016 - Liraglutide, combined with lifestyle counseling, produces a clinically significant and sustained weight loss that continues as long as it is used. Nausea and vomiting, however, are common adverse effects, and about one in 10 patients will discontinue treatment.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p161.html
Caring for Patients with Job Insecurity Who Are Experiencing Chronic Work-Related Pain ...
Jul 15, 2016 - In addition to providing direct medical care, the physician can help this patient by obtaining an occupational history, formulating hypotheses about the cause of the pain and potential interventions, and establishing a therapeutic relationship.
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p145.html
Diagnosis and Management of Vertebral Compression Fractures - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2016 - Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are the most common complication of osteoporosis, affecting more than 700,000 Americans annually. Fracture risk increases with age, with four in 10 white women older than 50 years experiencing a hip, spine, or vertebral fracture in their lifetime. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0701/p44.html
APA Updates Guidelines on Psychiatric Evaluation in Adults - Practice Guidelines - ...
Jul 1, 2016 - The American Psychiatric Association (APA) recently released the third edition of its guidelines on psychiatric evaluation of adults. The nine-part guideline has been updated based on new evidence identified since the previous edition was released in 2006.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0701/p62.html
Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza With Vaccines
Jun 22, 2016 - Read current clinical recommendations for influenza immunizations from the AAFP.
Patient Care : Well-being and Prevention
https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/public-health/immunizations/influenza.html
Common Occupational Disorders: Asthma, COPD, Dermatitis, and Musculoskeletal Disorders ...
Jun 15, 2016 - An occupational illness is an event or exposure that occurs in the workplace that causes or contributes to a condition or worsens a preexisting condition. If an occupational disorder is suspected, a directed history should be taken with particular attention to establishing a temporal ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0615/p1000.html
Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Chronic Opioid Therapy - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2016 - Evidence supports the use of opioids for treating acute pain. However, the evidence is limited for the use of chronic opioid therapy for chronic pain. Furthermore, the risks of chronic therapy are significant and may outweigh any potential benefits. When considering chronic opioid ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0615/p982.html
Rapid Protocols to Rule out Myocardial Infarction - Point-of-Care Guides - American ...
Jun 15, 2016 - Cardiac troponin T and I are released into the bloodstream when cardiac muscle is damaged. Cardiac troponin tests have been available for decades and are the preferred biomarkers for the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, until recently, they lacked sensitivity in ...
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0615/p1008.html
Using the CDC Guideline and Tools for Opioid Prescribing in Patients with Chronic Pain ...
Jun 15, 2016 - The new CDC guideline is intended to help clinicians decide whether and how to prescribe opioids for chronic pain; offer safer, more effective care for patients with chronic pain; improve clinician-patient communication; and prevent opioid use disorder and opioid-related overdose.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0615/p970.html
AAFP Statement: Violence is a National Public Health Concern That Must Be Addressed
Jun 13, 2016 - AAFP Says Violence is Public Health Concern
Press Center : News Releases and Statements
https://www.aafp.org/media-center/releases-statements/all/2016/violence-public-health-concern.html
Report Highlights Need for Better Support for Primary Care
Jun 6, 2016 - Balancing care for complex patients with administrative demands is one of the toughest tasks for primary care physicians, according to a report by the Commonwealth Fund.
AAFP News : Practice and Professional Issues
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20160606jobsatisfaction.html