In his PUPC 2024 session, "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: An Evidence-Based Update, " Joel J. Heidelbaugh, MD, will present an evidence-based approach to the diagnostic and treatment options for...
In this video, Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH, reviews his recent study that compared two well-known preoperative skin antisepsis solutions with alcohol for patients with either closed or open extremity...
In this video, Monica Richey, MSN, NP, speaks about when a primary care provider should refer a patient to a rheumatologist, including how to expedite the process.
Dr Harrison reflects on his career in medicine, including training with limited resources and few investigative opportunities, and relying on the art of conducting a diligent history and physical...
In this Q&A, Brittany A. Davidson, MD, discusses navigating goals-of-care conversations in gynecologic oncology, including how to identify patients at high risk of death who might benefit from a timely...
In this video, Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, provides a preview of her session "Lifestyle Medicine Series: Part 1 – Mindfulness for the Provider and Patient" at our Practical Updates in Primary Care 2022...
A recent MIT study suggests that toxic work cultures are a large driver of the Great Resignation. While there are thousands of considerations out there that have the potential to improve work culture or...
I am a first-year resident physician at the Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency Program. During my first month of orientation, I had participated in an imposter syndrome activity led by Janice Deeds, PSYD,...
When physicians make mistakes, the following faults should be considered: A dearth of knowledge (ignorance); having accepted incorrect theories; and having organized these theories or conclusions in a...
As frontline health care professionals, registered nurses play a critical role in the provision of patient care and support, as well as administrative duties such as recordkeeping and directing nursing care...