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12 May 2014, 7:21 am by Pearl Griffin
The study revealed that hospitalists and primary care physicians had the same low rate of feeding tube use. [read post]
4 Mar 2015, 8:25 am by Dean Freeman
Because of her family history, patient immediately sought consultation from her primary care physician. [read post]
25 Nov 2008, 7:39 pm
If you employ physician assistance or nurse practitioners, does the attending physician see the patient periodically or only when there is a severe problem? [read post]
6 Mar 2012, 5:47 am by Frank Pasquale
The health care providers actually (try to) improve health; the insurers (are supposed to) support that primary effort. [read post]
7 May 2020, 12:40 pm by Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri LLC
Asha Shajahan, a primary care physician in metro Detroit, poignantly conveyed the reality of life and death in a COVID-19 unit. [read post]
23 May 2019, 12:21 pm by Amber Walsh
The key components of tax reform affecting PE-backed health care companies include the pass-through tax deduction, interest expense limitation and bonus depreciation. 2. [read post]
29 Apr 2010, 4:57 am by Jonathan Rosenfeld
  Proper care and maintenance of all foot and ankle problems will dramatically improve the quality of life for nursing home residents who already face reduced mobility because of advanced age and other health problems. [read post]
20 Jul 2017, 3:02 pm by Thaddeus Mason Pope, JD, PhD
Judy knew her UCSF health care team could not cure her, but she believed it could help her die peacefully.Over the summer Judy's terminal colon cancer advanced inexorably. [read post]
15 Sep 2014, 12:25 pm by Steven Boutwell
Evidence was presented at trial that medical clearance was provided after the defendant’s head nurse (1) spoke with the patient’s primary care physician to confirm that the patient had not presented with any cardiac issues in the preceding year; (2) confirmed this with the patient directly as well; and then (3) discussed with the patient the need to temporarily discontinue the Plavix and aspirin seven days prior to the planned knee surgery. [read post]
21 Nov 2016, 2:46 pm by Debra A. McCurdy
CMS is continuing implementation of a Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (PAMA) requirement that physicians who order advance diagnostic imaging services consult with appropriate use criteria (AUC) via a clinical decision support mechanism (CDSM). [read post]
9 May 2010, 5:47 pm by Randy Coleman
The issues surrounding end of life choices, living wills and other advance directives, can be very significant estate planning and asset protection issues, and deserve serious consideration by each person, individually, as well as within the context of family, and with the ultimate consideration by each person's physician. [read post]
26 Jul 2017, 11:57 am by Thaddeus Mason Pope, JD, PhD
” In an attempt to bridge this impasse often encountered by clinical ethics consultants and critical care physicians, we conducted interviews with physicians (intensivists, oncologists, surgeons, and nephrologists) about situations in which they refused to offer CPR, chemotherapy, surgery, and dialysis. [read post]
13 Jun 2011, 12:25 am by admin
In addition to a nomination of agent, most healthcare directives also include (but are not limited to): Instructions for life-saving treatment (or your desire for a DNR order) Any existing medical conditions Your preferences for alternative medical treatment, if any The name of your primary care physician Your instructions for the final disposition of your remains While some people have very specific preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care, others… [read post]
17 Jun 2013, 2:01 am by Jon Gelman
In the report, the Commission notes that federally qualified health centers and community health centers may be uniquely positioned to coordinate care for dual-eligible beneficiaries because they provide primary care, behavioral healthservices, and care management services, often at the same clinic site. [read post]
5 Jan 2016, 3:00 am by Lee H. Little
Such apps can be useful for primary care and chronic disease management, among other areas. [read post]
3 Aug 2011, 4:09 pm
The writers propose areas of potential cost savings from CAM inclusion, noting that the pain-related services with which CAM practitioners are frequently involved make up a good deal of conventional primary care. [read post]
28 Nov 2016, 7:01 am by Matthew Odgers
Contents of a Living Will In addition to naming your health care agent, the advance care directive allows you to name your primary physician, although the latter is optional. [read post]
7 Nov 2011, 11:54 am by admin
If you have already created a health care directive or living will we strongly suggest you give your primary care physician a copy of the document. [read post]