Academy, STFM Launch Shots by AAFP/STFM
The Academy and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine are excited to announce that the new Shots by AAFP/STFM applet is now available in the AAFP mobile app and as a stand-alone app, as well.
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20180402shotsapp.html
Acamprosate (Campral) for Treatment of Alcoholism - STEPS - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2006 - Acamprosate is a safe and well-tolerated treatment for patients with alcoholism and it appears to improve the likelihood that patients will remain abstinent. Most evidence suggests it is as effective as naltrexone but with fewer adverse reactions, and that it may be more effective when ...
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0815/p645.html
ACC Statement on Preparticipation Cardiovascular Screening for Competitive Athletes - ...
Aug 1, 2005 - The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has released new eligibility guidelines for competitive athletes with cardiovascular abnormalities and clinical guidelines for preparticipation screening.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0801/p523.html
ACC, AHA and ACP-ASIM Develop Guidelines for Angina - Special Medical Reports - ...
Oct 1, 1999 - ...College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Physicians–American Society of Internal Medicine (ACP–ASIM) have developed recommendations for the management of chronic stable angina. The new guidelines encourage physicians to take...
American Family Physician : Special Medical Reports
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/1001/p1564.html
ACC/AHA Hypertension Guideline: What Is New? What Do We Do? - Editorials - American ...
Mar 15, 2018 - Choosing a threshold and target for treatment should be based on the science supporting CVD risk reduction, while considering the benefits and harms in individual patient circumstances and respecting patient choice.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0315/p372.html
ACC/AHA Release Guidelines on Management of Patients with STEMI: Hospital and Long-Term...
Nov 1, 2004 - Guidelines for the management of ST-elevation myo-cardial infarction (STEMI), focusing on prevention and management in the emergency department, are available from the American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) Task Force on Practice Guidelines.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1101/p1800.html
Access to Primary Care is Not Enough: A Health Equity Road Map
...barriers to care in the social determinants of health (SDoH).5 The concept of access in healthcare is multidimensional. The Institute of Medicine defines access as having "the timely use of personal health services to achieve the best health outcomes".1 The classic model of access...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/everyone_project/health-equity-toolkit/hops19-econ-access.pdf
ACCF and AHA Release Guideline on the Management of Heart Failure
August 1, 2014 Practice Guidelines
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0801/afp20140801p186.pdf
ACCF/AHA Update Peripheral Artery Disease Management Guideline
...1000 American Family Physician www.aafp.org/afp Volume 85, Number 10 ◆ May 15, 2012 The American College of Cardiology Foun- dation (ACCF) and American Heart Asso- ciation (AHA) have updated their 2005 guideline on the management of peripheral artery disease (PAD) based on new data,...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0515/afp20120515p1000.pdf
Accidental Childhood Poisonings - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2009 - ...and medicines out of your child's reach. Many adult medicines can hurt or kill a child, even when taken in small amounts. Don't take your medicine in front of young children because they may want to copy you. Also, you should never call medicine candy. How should I store my...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0301/p397-s1.html
Accountable Care Organizations
Learn about accountable care organizations and how they empower physicians to manage quality care for patients.
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/delivery-payment-models/acos.html
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
The AAFP supports the ACO model, and promotes benchmarks, information systems, and payment regulations that protect both patients and family physicians.
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/advocacy-topics/health-care-delivery/acos.html
Accounting for Complexity: Aligning Current Payment Models with the Breadth of Care by ...
December 1, 2014 Graham
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/1201/afp20141201p790.pdf
ACCP and AACVPR Release Evidence-Based Guidelines on Pulmonary Rehabilitation - ...
Jan 15, 2008 - The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) has released pulmonary rehabilitation guidelines that update the recommendations published in 1997 and examine new areas of research.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0115/p242.html
ACCP Releases Statement on Dyspnea Treatment in Patients with Advanced Lung or Heart ...
Oct 15, 2010 - The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) wrote a consensus statement to influence clinical practice and provide suggestions regarding the management of dyspnea in patients with advanced lung or heart disease.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/1015/p999.html
Accreditation Merger Creates Unified Standard, Preserves D.O.s' Identity
Accreditation Merger Creates Unified Standard, Preserves D.O.s' Identity
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/accreditation_merger_creates_unified_standard.html
ACE Inhibitor Therapy: Benefits and Underuse - Editorials - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 1999 - ...SIDNEY C. SMITH, JR., M.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Am Fam Physician. 1999 Jan 1;59(1):35-. During the past decade, several landmark trials have confirmed the benefits of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0101/p35.html
ACE Inhibitor Use and Elevated Creatinine Levels - Letters to the Editor - American ...
Jul 1, 2003 - ...University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford 405 Charles Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Send letters to afplet@aafp.org, or 11400 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy., Leawood, KS 66211-2680. Include your complete address, e-mail address, and telephone number. Letters should be fewer than 400...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0701/p41.html
ACE Inhibitors or ARBs to Prevent CKD in Patients with Microalbuminuria
October 15, 2016: FPIN Clinical Inq
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1015/afp20161015p652.pdf
ACE Inhibitors or ARBs to Prevent CKD in Patients with Microalbuminuria - FPIN's ...
Oct 15, 2016 - ACE inhibitors reduce the risk of progression to macroalbuminuria in normotensive patients with microalbuminuria and type 1 diabetes mellitus.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1015/p652.html
ACE Inhibitors vs. ARBs for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease - Cochrane for ...
Jul 1, 2007 - Studies comparing ACE inhibitors or ARBs with placebo found no mortality benefit in patients with diabetic kidney disease. A subgroup analysis of five studies (2,034 total patients) found that, when given at full or maximally tolerated doses, ACE inhibitors reduce all-cause mortality ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0701/p68.html
ACE Inhibitors vs. ARBs for Primary Hypertensions
April 15, 2015 Cochrane for Clinicians
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0415/afp20150415p522.pdf
ACE Inhibitors vs. ARBs for Primary Hypertensions
April 15, 2015 Cochrane for Clinicians
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0415/afp20150415p523.pdf
ACEP Releases Clinical Policy on Evaluation and Management of Pulmonary Embolism - ...
Aug 15, 2003 - A clinical policy focusing on critical issues in the evaluation and management of patients with signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism (PE) has been released by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0815/p759.html
Achieving a More Minority-Friendly Practice -- FPM
Jun 1, 2002 - How successful is your practice at meeting the needs of diverse patients? These 10 tips can help you improve.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2002/0600/p39.html
Achieving Sustainable Increases in Childhood Immunization Rates -- FPM
Aug 1, 2014 - Analyzing and eliminating physical and procedural barriers to immunization allowed this practice to improve its performance.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/0700/p13.html
ACIP Approves 2020 Adult and Childhood/Adolescent Immunization Schedules - Practice ...
Feb 15, 2020 - The 2020 adult and childhood/adolescent immunization schedules have been approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0215/p251.html
ACIP Recommends Hep A Vaccine for Homeless Patients
During the Oct. 24-25 meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the group discussed topics including recommending the hepatitis A vaccine for people who are homeless.
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20181031acipmeeting.html
ACIP Releases 2007-08 Adult Immunization Schedule - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Nov 15, 2007 - The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released the 2007–08 adult immunization schedule.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1115/p1558.html
ACIP Releases 2008 Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedules - Practice Guidelines - ...
Jan 1, 2008 - The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released the 2008 recommended immunization schedules for children and adolescents. There are no significant additions to this year's schedule, however, formatting has been simplified and footnotes have been updated for ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0101/p96.html
ACIP Releases 2012 Immunization Schedules
...February 1, 2012 ◆ Volume 85, Number 3 www.aafp.org/afp American Family Physician 281 Coverage of guidelines from other organizations does not imply endorsement by AFP or the AAFP. A collection of Practice Guidelines published in AFP is available at...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0201/afp20120201p281.pdf
ACIP Releases 2014 Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedules
...February 1, 2014 ◆ Volume 89, Number 3 www.aafp.org/afp American Family Physician 229 Coverage of guidelines from other organizations does not imply endorsement by AFP or the AAFP. A collection of Practice Guidelines published in AFP is available at...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0201/afp20140201p229.pdf
ACIP Releases 2014 Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedules - Practice Guidelines - ...
Feb 1, 2014 - There are a few changes to the 2014 immunization schedule for children and adolescents, as well as the catch-up schedule, from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that are pertinent for family physicians.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0201/p229.html
ACIP Releases 2015 Adult Immunization Schedule
February 15, 2015 Practice Guidelines
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0215/afp20150215p264.pdf
ACIP Releases 2015 Childhood Immunization Schedules
February 1, 2015 Practice Guidelines
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0215/afp20150215p265.pdf
ACIP Releases 2015 Childhood Immunization Schedules - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Feb 15, 2015 - The 2015 immunization schedule for children and the catch-up schedule from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have a few changes that are pertinent for family physicians.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0215/p265.html
ACIP Updates Japanese Encephalitis, Anthrax Vaccine Guidance
During the Feb. 27-28 meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the group voted to update recommendations for the Japanese encephalitis vaccine, along with guidance on pre-exposure prophylaxis anthrax vaccination.
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20190306acipmtg.html
ACLF Speakers Urge FPs to Advocate for Health System Reform
During a panel discussion on health system reform at the AAFP's 2019 Annual Chapter Leader Forum, speakers said politicians are unlikely to change the health care system without action by patients and physicians.
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190506aclf-2020.html
Acne Vulgaris: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2019 - Acne vulgaris is the most prevalent chronic skin disease in the United States, affecting nearly 50 million people per year, mostly adolescents and young adults. Potential sequelae of acne, such as scarring, dyspigmentation, and low self-esteem, may result in significant morbidity. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p475.html
ACO Planning Guide
ACOs are a group of health care providers who share responsibility for the quality, cost, and coordination of care with aligned incentives for a population of patients.
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/delivery-payment-models/acos/aco-planning-guide.html
ACOG Releases Guidelines on Screening for Fetal Chromosomal Abnormalities - Practice ...
Sep 1, 2007 - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has developed guidelines that provide recommendations on screening for fetal chromosomal abnormalities.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0901/p712.html
ACOG Updates Recommendations on Vaginal Birth After Previous Cesarean Delivery
...214 American Family Physician www.aafp.org/afp Volume 83, Number 2 ◆ January 15, 2011 The rate of cesarean delivery has increased dramatically in the United States over the past four decades, perpetuated somewhat by the dictum once a cesarean, always a cesar- ean. However, evidence...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0115/afp20110115p214.pdf
ACOG, AAP Update Guidance on Group B Strep in Infants
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics recently coordinated to issue updated guidance on preventing and managing group B streptococcal infection in infants.
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20190724groupbstrep.html
ACP Calls for Moderate Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes
On March 6, the American College of Physicians published new evidence-based guidance statements in Annals of Internal Medicine that focused on loosening glycemic control targets.
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20180309acpdiabetes.html
ACP Provides Guidance on Nonsurgical Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Women
Practice Guidelines
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0601/afp20150601p801.pdf
ACP Provides Guidance on Nonsurgical Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Women - ...
Jun 1, 2015 - The American College of Physicians (ACP) has provided recommendations for nonsurgical treatment of UI in women. Treatment of UI is aimed at achieving, or at least improving, symptoms. It is deemed effective if it reduces the number of episodes by at least one-half.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0601/p801.html
ACP Provides Guidance on Screening Pelvic Examination in Women
May 1, 2015 Practice Guidelines
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0515/afp20150515p732.pdf
ACP Releases Best Practice Advice on Colorectal Cancer Screening<FEFF>
...December 15, 2012 ◆ Volume 86, Number 12 www.aafp.org/afp American Family Physician 1153 Coverage of guidelines from other organizations does not imply endorsement by AFP or the AAFP. A collection of Practice Guidelines published in AFP is available at...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1215/afp20121215p1153.pdf
ACP Releases Guidance Statement on Screening for HIV - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Aug 15, 2009 - The American College of Physicians (ACP) guideline presents the evidence on screening for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in adults and adolescents older than 13 years. This guidance statement was developed from an evaluation of guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0815/p405.html
ACP Releases Guideline on Intensive Insulin Therapy in Hospitalized Patients in ...
...1058 American Family Physician www.aafp.org/afp Volume 84, Number 9 ◆ November 1, 2011 Hyperglycemia is a common condition in medical and surgical patients during hospital admission, with a prevalence of approx- imately 40 percent. It is linked to poor immune response, increased...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1101/afp20111101p1058.pdf