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Physicians Perspectives on the Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) Risk Calculator. [Cardiovascular disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Population studied: Actively practicing North Carolina internal medicine and family medicine physicians. Context: The ASCVD risk calculator includes race as a variable in its risk estimation. However, to appropriately reenvision this calculator, more needs to be known about how clinicians perceive and use it.

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Tech upgrade success: 6 rules every practice should follow

Physician's Practice

Practices that signed iron-clad contracts on the strength of a catered demo later discovered “buyer’s remorse” offers no refund; walking away often means paying twice; once for the failed system and again for its replacement. In short, buying technology is no longer a line item, it’s a strategic risk. Singer, M.D.,

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You don’t need X-Rays to tell if a child is constipated

PEMBlog

This is a blog post designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not. 2017;186:87-94.e16.

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Practice tip of the week: Hiring a marketing consultant

Physician's Practice

Reynolds Feature Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts. lightbulb doodle © Matias - stock.adobe.com With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed. With this in mind, the tip of the week is a chance to reflect on some of the wisdom found all across the site.

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You don’t need X-Rays in a child with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first time wheezing

PEMBlog

This is a blog post and a podcast episode designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not.

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You don’t need to order comprehensive viral panels for most patients

PEMBlog

This is a blog post designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not. JAMA Pediatr.

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Practice tip of the week: Strategic planning mistakes

Physician's Practice

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Feature Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts. lightbulb doodle © Matias - stock.adobe.com With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed. Dickens of SVMIC Austin Littrell April 14th 2025 Podcast Stephen A.