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Jury Penalizes Physician for Failing to Follow Up on Abnormal Urinalysis
This month’s case addresses the issues of when to act on abnormal test results.
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Evaluating Reluctance to Embrace Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty as Front-Line Therapy
A growing body of research shows SLT for first-line glaucoma therapy works as well as drops — so why aren’t clinician’s embracing it?
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A Review of Treatments for HFrEF and Expert Q&A
Despite substantial advances in therapeutic options for HFrEF, significant gaps remain in the use of guideline-directed medical therapy in these patients.
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Updated 2020 American College of Rheumatology Gout Management Guidelines
The American College of Rheumatology developed guidelines for the management of gout, including use of urate-lowering therapy, flare treatment, and lifestyle and medication recommendations.
Features, Musculoskeletal Disorders
2019 ACR/Arthritis Foundation Guidelines for Hand, Hip, and Knee Osteoarthritis Management
The American College of Rheumatology and the Arthritis Foundation developed evidence-based guidelines for the management of hand, hip, and knee osteoarthritis.
AAN 2019 Coverage
New AAN Guideline: Treating Tourette Syndrome and Other Chronic Tic Disorders
An expert subcommittee of the AAN has released an updated evidence-based clinical practice guideline on treating Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders.
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New ACC/AHA Guideline for Primary Prevention of CVD Presented at ACC 2019
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have released a new evidence-based guideline detailing the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
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Physician’s Decision to Discontinue Med Leads to Lawsuit After Patient Suffers Stroke
This month we look at a case where a physician made a judgment call and ended up being judged harshly for it.
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Is a Physician Liable When a Patient Fails to Follow Discharge Instructions?
Dr C was determined to fight this case, and his defense attorney was supportive after looking at the detailed notes and documented calls to the patient which were never returned.
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Incorporating Guidelines Into Clinical Practice: An Interview With Gary L. LeRoy, MD
Despite their advantages, many clinicians do not necessarily agree with the centrality or content of CPGs. Others — especially primary care physicians (PCPs) — are overwhelmed by the vast and ever-increasing numbers of guidelines issued by multiple societies.
