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AFP - December 15, 2000


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A Practical Guide to Caring for Caregivers
SUSAN MOCKUS PARKS, M.D., and KAREN D. NOVIELLI, M.D.
Family physicians should identify patients who are caregivers and have a systematic approach for assessing the degree of caregiver burden.
Patient information: "When You Are the Caregiver," p. 2621
Editorial: "Caring for Caregivers," p. 2584

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Cover Article
Paraphimosis: Current Treatment Options
JONG M. CHOE, M.D.
Paraphimosis is a urologic emergency requiring prompt treatment to reduce edema and relieve constriction of the glans penis.
Patient information: "Paraphimosis: What It Is and How to Prevent It," p. 2628
2633 Attenuating Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
ALAN J. GARBER, M.D., PH.D.
Apart from smoking, all reversible risk factors for coronary artery disease are more prevalent in patients with diabetes. Aggressive interventions are warranted.
Patient information: "You Have Diabetes--But You Don't Have to Get Heart Disease Too," p. 2645

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Mass Psychogenic Illness: Role of the Individual Physician
TIMOTHY F. JONES, M.D.
ACFMass psychogenic illness involves people with real symptoms that are often triggered by misunderstood or false information. Physicians should consider this diagnosis when faced with a cluster of unexplained acute illnesses.
Patient information: "What Is Mass Psychogenic Illness?" p. 2655
   
  ACFThis article exemplifies the AAFP 2000 Annual Clinical Focus on mental health.

Departments
2571 Inside AFP
2572 AFP 50 Years Ago
2575 Newsletter
2579 Clinical Quiz
2582 Quantum Sufficit
2584 Editorials
2588 Letters to the Editor
  • Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations
2590 CME Calendar
2604 Diary from a Week in Practice
2648 Change-of-Address Form
2665 Conference Highlights
2669 Tips from Other Journals
2688 Family Practice International
2693 Patient Information Collection
2701 Practice Guidelines
  • ACOG Addresses Psychosocial Screening in Pregnant Women
2704 Clinical Briefs
2710 Medical Services
2711 Classified Information
2717 Index to Volume 62


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