Assessing Bleeding Risk in Patients Taking Anticoagulants - Point-of-Care Guides - ...
Oct 1, 2017 - Family physicians are often faced with the dilemma of balancing the benefit of stroke prevention with the risk of major bleeding when deciding on anticoagulation treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation. Over the past 10 years, several decision support tools have been developed ...
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1001/p465.html
Hip Fracture: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Secondary Prevention - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2014 - Hip fractures cause significant morbidity and are associated with increased mortality. Women experience 80% of hip fractures, and the average age of persons who have a hip fracture is 80 years. Most hip fractures are associated with a fall, although other risk factors include decreased ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0615/p945.html
Primary Care Issues in Patients with Mental Illness - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2008 - Family physicians commonly care for patients with serious mental illness. Patients with psychotic and bipolar disorders have more comorbid medical conditions and higher mortality rates than patients without serious mental illness. Many medications prescribed for serious mental illness ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0801/p355.html
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