Holly Salzman, M.D., and DUSTIN LILLIE, M.D.

Outpatient management is appropriate for clinically stable, uncomplicated diverticulitis. Inpatient management is necessary for patients who need intravenous fluids, or antibiotics, bowel rest, and aggressive management of symptoms.

Patient information: "Diverticular Disease: What You Should Know," p. 1241

CRAIG P. GRIEBEL, M.D., JOHN HALVORSEN, M.D., THOMAS B. GOLEMON, M.D., and ANTHONY A. DAY, M.D.

Up to 20 percent of recognized pregnancies end in spontaneous abortion. Surgical evacuation of the uterus is the treatment of choice in unstable patients, but patient preferences should be considered for patients without complications.

JACOB L. BIDWELL, M.D., and ROBERT W. PACHNER, M.D.

True hemoptysis usually can be differentiated from pseudohemoptysis and hematemesis by a history and focused physical examination. Some patients may require fiberoptic bronchoscopy or high-resolution computed tomography.

MONICA K. CRANE, M.D., MARSHA WITTINK, M.D., M.S.E., and DAVID J. DOUKAS, M.D.

Despite widespread support for advance care planning, few Americans have living wills or other advance directives. Family physicians can help integrate medical knowledge, individual values, and cultural influences into end-of-life care.

Patient information: "Advance Directives," p. 1270

JENNIFER E. FRANK, MAJ, MC, USA

This enzyme deficiency is an X-linked inherited disorder that can cause a spectrum of disease but is rarely fatal. Clinical presentations include acute hemolytic anemia, chronic hemolytic anemia, and neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.

FRANCINE RAINONE, D.O., PH.D., M.S.

Used since ancient times to treat liver and gallbladder disease, this herb has been investigated as a cytoprotectant for the treatment and prevention of cancer and as a supportive treatment for Amanita phalloides poisoning.