
October 2001 Table of Contents
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Starting a Revolution in Office-Based Care
Brandi White
A nationwide experiment is asking practices to forget the way they've always done it and pursue the ideal in patient care.37
Recognizing and Preventing Medication Diversion
B. Eliot Cole, MD, MPA
Don't let diversion of pain medication hamper your ability to treat chronic pain.![]()
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How to Get All the 99214s You Deserve
Emily Hill, PA-C
It's easier than you might think to get what's coming to you.
Featured Departments
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GETTING PAID
ICD-9: The Annual Update
Kent J. Moore
Changes took effect Oct. 1.
Special Feature: ICD-9 Reference Card
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CODING & DOCUMENTATION
Answers to Your Questions
Coding a cold B-12 with or without E/M Well-child checks CPT for DOT
Kent J. Moore
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IMPROVING PATIENT CARE
30 Standardized Hospital Admission Orders
Robert Wiprud, MD
This updated and expanded collection of orders can help you admit patients more efficiently and effectively.52
52PRACTICE DIARY
Sanford J. Brown, MD
Rivulets make a river Patients bearing gifts Helter skelter
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COMPUTERS
Downloading Applications for Your PDA
Jeff Suzewits, DO
Follow along as the author explains how to get programs from the Internet to your hand-held computer.
55ASK FPM
Notifying patients of test results Physician office labs
62BALANCING ACT
Reflections From a Family Physician's Daughter
Kathryn E. Phillips
If you've ever wondered how your dedication to your profession is affecting your children's lives, you may be pleasantly surprised by what this young woman has to say.Other Departments 15 EDITOR'S PAGE 19 LETTERS 57 FPM QUIZ (EARN 4 HOURS OF CME CREDIT) 59 CLASSIFIEDS
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