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How Mental Health & SUD Bias Impact ED Physical Care

Physician's Weekly

Mental health and SUD bias impact the quality of ED care that patients with these conditions receive for physical health concerns, according to research. Embedding a psychiatric registered nurse or SUD counselor can decompress boarding and free physicians to manage medical presentations. Safety net at capacity. Clarify ED scope.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

A recent study offers recommendations on how to balance weight loss goals and bone health concerns in weight management programs for older adults. If low bone density is present, it’s often treated alongside a weight loss program. Two of the researchers, Kacey Chae, MD , and Kristen M. This might look like 3.5

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The Power of Words, 16 Years Later

A Country Doctor Writes

The organization now employs a single psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management. My theory is that the behavioral health staff members felt isolated and not integrated with the primary care providers. No counseling is offered. A Country Doctor Writes: is a reader-supported publication.

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Why Is It Important For You To Take Care Of Your Body?

Mesa Family Physician

When you prioritize your physical and mental health, you’re investing in your future well-being and quality of life. The Connection Between Physical and Mental Health Why should you take care of your body and mental health together? Mental Clarity and Cognitive Function Physical health significantly impacts brain function.

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Q&A: What Physicians Need to Know About Cold Drink Heart

Physician's Weekly

The enthusiastic global response to our first case report’s publication revealed that patients appreciated the validation the report provided, especially after clinicians had dismissed their claims that cold drinks had precipitated an AF episode. Over half of respondents reported dismissive encounters with healthcare providers.

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Tool Gauges Burden Among Caregivers of Patients With Psoriasis

Physician's Weekly

The burden of psoriasis extends beyond the patient to the caregivers who help to manage day-to-day symptoms. The applicability of this correlation was found to be present regardless of country ( χ 2 =0.204; df =2; P <0.903). What is known, however, is disheartening.

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

Since the mid-1990s, our capacity for innovation has never stopped as hospitalists navigate a complex landscape of acute illnesses, interprofessional collaborations and the imperative to provide efficient, high-quality care. We have seen explosive growth and become a cornerstone of modern health care systems.