Articles
How to Prepare for and Survive a Violent Patient Encounter
KENNETH S. CHENG
When the unthinkable happens, having a plan that you have practiced regularly can make all the difference.
Preparations for Treating Opioid Use Disorder in the Office
ALICIA KOWALCHUK, MARIA MEJIA DE GRUBB, ROGER ZOOROB
Use this guide to plan for offering medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine.
Cost EffectivenessCommunicationPatient EducationScreenings and AssessmentsShared Decision-makingHealth Literacy
Five Ways to Communicate Risks So That Patients Understand
SARINA SCHRAGER
When discussing a patient's risk of developing a disease or the risks associated with a screening test, these simple techniques can ensure clarity.
From the Editor
Communicating Risks: Let's Talk Numeracy
Kenneth G. Adler
Understanding numeracy will make your risk conversations with patients more effective.
SPPACES: Medical App Reviews
Six Mobile Apps to Make Prescribing Easier
DAVID REBEDEW
These apps can help you more effectively make medication decisions on the go.
Coding & Documentation
ICD-10CPT: Office/Outpatient CodesCPT: Hospital Inpatient and Observation CodesDocumentationDrug Therapy
CODING & DOCUMENTATION
CINDY HUGHES
WHEN THE CHIEF COMPLAINT IS “MEDICATION REFILL” | 99221 FOR SECOND HOSPITAL ENCOUNTER? | STAPH INFECTION OF A WOUND
Practice Pearls
Office ProceduresPatient SatisfactionRelative Value UnitsDrug TherapyNonclinical Process Improvement
PRACTICE PEARLS
Megan Lykke, Shmuel Chencinski, Richard Ginnetti, Jaydev Jani
KNOW YOUR RVUs | SET ANTIBIOTIC EXPECTATIONS BEFORE A SORE THROAT EXAM | USE A WHITE BOARD TO TRACK HIGH-RISK PATIENTS