Find Your Side Gig: Extra Income Opportunities for Family Physicians -- FPM
Oct 1, 2021 - Traditional offerings still abound, but advances in technology have also opened up new possibilities.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p25.html
JNC8 Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension in Adults - Practice Guidelines - ...
Oct 1, 2014 - Hypertension is one of the most important preventable contributors to disease and death in the United States, leading to myocardial infarction, stroke, and renal failure when it is not detected early and treated appropriately. The Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8) recently ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/1001/p503.html
Diet and Exercise in the Management of Hyperlipidemia - American Family Physician
May 1, 2010 - Dietary factors that influence lipid levels include modification of nutritional components, consumption of specific foods, use of food additives and supplements, and major dietary approaches. The most beneficial changes result from reducing intake of saturated and trans fats; increasing...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0501/p1097.html
Common Questions About Bell Palsy - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2014 - Bell palsy is an acute affliction of the facial nerve, resulting in sudden paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of the face. Testing patients with unilateral facial paralysis for diabetes mellitus or Lyme disease is not routinely recommended. Patients with Lyme disease ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0201/p209.html
Billing & Claims -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 1, 2014 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subjects of billing, claims, collections, and other ways to maximize revenue -- from reducing denials to implementing patient payment policies. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subjects of billing, ...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=50
Fatigue: An Overview - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2008 - Fatigue, a common presenting symptom in primary care, negatively impacts work performance, family life, and social relationships. The differential diagnosis of fatigue includes lifestyle issues, physical conditions, mental disorders, and treatment side effects. Fatigue can be classified...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1115/p1173.html
Diagnosis and Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - American Family Physician
May 15, 2008 - Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common condition affecting older men. Typical presenting symptoms include urinary hesitancy, weak stream, nocturia, incontinence, and recurrent urinary tract infections. Acute urinary retention, which requires urgent bladder catheterization, is ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0515/p1403.html
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2009 - Henoch-Schönlein purpura is an acute, systemic, immune complex-mediated, leukocytoclastic vasculitis. It is characterized by a triad of palpable purpura (without thrombocytopenia), abdominal pain, and arthritis. Most patients have an antecedent upper respiratory illness. More than 90 ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1001/p697.html
Hearing Loss in Older Adults - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2012 - Hearing loss affects approximately one-third of adults 61 to 70 years of age and more than 80 percent of those older than 85 years. Men usually experience greater hearing loss and have earlier onset compared with women. The most common type is age-related hearing loss; however, many ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0615/p1150.html
Screening for Hypertension in Adults - Putting Prevention into Practice - American ...
Jul 1, 2021 - A 23-year-old patient, M.C., comes to your office for a wellness visit with no concerns. On reviewing the patient's medical record, you note that M.C. has a history of polycystic ovary syndrome, blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg from a visit one year ago, and a body mass index of 28.2 kg ...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0800/p193.html
Common Conditions in the Overhead Athlete - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2014 - The overhead athlete is at unique risk for injury because of the mechanics associated with rapid shoulder elevation, abduction, and external rotation. Angulation of the humeral head against the posterosuperior glenoid can cause rotator cuff tendon and labral impingement. The throwing or...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0401/p537.html
Treatment Options for Acne Rosacea - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2009 - Rosacea is a common chronic, and sometimes progressive, dermatosis. It is characterized, alone or in combination, by central facial erythema,symmetric flushing, stinging sensation, inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules), telangiectasias, and phymatous changes (tissue hyperplasia ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0901/p461.html
What Is New in HIV Infection? - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2014 - Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention and treatment updates include screening recommendations, fourth-generation testing, preexposure prophylaxis, and a paradigm shift; treatment is prevention. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends routine HIV screening in persons ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0215/p265.html
The Case Against Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring for Cardiovascular Disease Risk ...
Dec 15, 2019 - Although coronary artery calcium testing may slightly improve future risk prediction, this theoretical benefit is outweighed by its potential harms.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1215/p734.html
Peptic Ulcer Disease - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2007 - Peptic ulcer disease usually occurs in the stomach and proximal duodenum. The predominant causes in the United States are infection with Helicobacter pylori and use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Symptoms of peptic ulcer disease include epigastric discomfort (specifically, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1001/p1005.html
A Practical Guide to Physician Disability Insurance -- FPM
Oct 1, 2021 - Insurance policies can keep you financially whole if a disability reduces your earning potential, but it’s important to choose the right combination of coverage
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p10.html
Assessment of Microscopic Hematuria in Adults - American Family Physician
May 15, 2006 - Microscopic hematuria, a common finding on routine urinalysis of adults, is clinically significant when three to five red blood cells per high-power field are visible. Etiologies of microscopic hematuria range from incidental causes to life-threatening urinary tract neoplasm. The lack ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0515/p1748.html
Evaluation and Treatment of the Acutely Injured Worker - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2014 - Approximately 3 million work-related injuries were reported by private industries in 2011, and primary care physicians provided care for approximately one out of four injured workers. To appropriately individualize the treatment of an injured worker and expedite the return to work ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0101/p17.html
Ivermectin 1% Cream (Soolantra) for Inflammatory Lesions of Rosacea - STEPS - American ...
Sep 15, 2016 - Ivermectin cream is an effective treatment for moderate to severe pustular rosacea, but it is more expensive than some other available treatments and has not been studied in patients with milder forms of rosacea. Generic metronidazole cream is a less expensive alternative, and long-term...
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0915/p512.html
Hydrogen Peroxide 40% (Eskata) for Seborrheic Keratosis - STEPS - American Family ...
Nov 15, 2019 - Hydrogen peroxide 40% topical solution is not particularly effective for removing seborrheic keratosis lesions, and skin reactions are common.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p643.html
Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia: Prevention and Management - American Family ...
Jun 15, 2011 - Herpes zoster (shingles) is diagnosed clinically by recognition of the distinctive, painful vesicular rash appearing in a unilateral, dermatomal distribution. An estimated 1 million cases occur in the United States each year, and increasing age is the primary risk factor. Laboratory ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0615/p1432.html
Financial Management -- FPM Toolbox
Nov 16, 2011 - Download templates and checklists to help you track practice expenses, analyze payer reimbursement, and manage other financial issues.
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The Adult Well Male Examination - American Family Physician
May 15, 2012 - The adult well male examination should incorporate evidence-based guidance toward the promotion of optimal health and well-being, including screening tests shown to improve health outcomes. Nearly one-third of men report not having a primary care physician. The medical history should ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0515/p964.html
Pain In the Quiet (Not Red) Eye - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2010 - Although eye pain is often accompanied by redness or injection, pain can also occur with a quiet eye. Pain in a quiet eye can be the first sign of a vision-threatening condition, a more benign ophthalmologic condition, or a nonophthalmologic condition. Acute narrow-angle glaucoma is an ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0701/p69.html
Bipolar Disorders: A Review - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2012 - Bipolar disorders are common, disabling, recurrent mental health conditions of variable severity. Onset is often in late childhood or early adolescence. Patients with bipolar disorders have higher rates of other mental health disorders and general medical conditions. Early recognition ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0301/p483.html
Recognition and Evaluation of Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Ruptured ...
Oct 1, 2013 - Swift diagnosis and treatment are critical for good outcomes in patients with nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, which is usually caused by a ruptured aneurysm. This type of stroke often results in death or disability. Rates of misdiagnosis and treatment delays for subarachnoid ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1001/p451.html
Understanding and Interpreting the Serum Protein Electrophoresis - American Family ...
Jan 1, 2005 - Serum protein electrophoresis is used to identify patients with multiple myeloma and other serum protein disorders. Electrophoresis separates proteins based on their physical properties, and the subsets of these proteins are used in interpreting the results. Plasma protein levels ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0101/p105.html
Evaluation of Nausea and Vomiting - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2007 - A comprehensive history and physical examination can often reveal the cause of nausea and vomiting, making further evaluation unnecessary. Acute symptoms generally are the result of infectious, inflammatory, or iatrogenic causes. Most infections are self-limiting and require minimal ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0701/p76.html
Febrile Seizures: Risks, Evaluation, and Prognosis - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2012 - Febrile seizures are common in the first five years of life, and many factors that increase seizure risk have been identified. Initial evaluation should determine whether features of a complex seizure are present and identify the source of fever. Routine blood tests, neuroimaging, and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0115/p149.html
When to Suspect a Genetic Syndrome - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2012 - Family physicians should be able to recognize findings on physical examination and history that suggest the presence of a genetic syndrome to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of potentially affected patients, as well as subspecialty referral. General themes that can alert family ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1101/p826.html
Top 20 Research Studies of 2012 for Primary Care Physicians - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2013 - This is the second annual summary of top research studies in primary care. In 2012, through regular surveillance of more than 100 English-language clinical research journals, seven clinicians identified 270 studies with the potential to change primary care practice, called POEMs, or ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0915/p380.html
Urinalysis: A Comprehensive Review - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2005 - A complete urinalysis includes physical, chemical, and microscopic examinations. Midstream clean collection is acceptable in most situations, but the specimen should be examined within two hours of collection. Cloudy urine often is a result of precipitated phosphate crystals in alkaline...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0315/p1153.html
Neonatal Resuscitation: An Update - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2011 - Appropriate resuscitation must be available for each of the more than 4 million infants born annually in the United States. Ninety percent of infants transition safely, and it is up to the physician to assess risk factors, identify the nearly 10 percent of infants who need ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0415/p911.html
Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Common Source of Knee Pain - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2005 - Iliotibial band syndrome is a common knee injury. The most common symptom is lateral knee pain caused by inflammation of the distal portion of the iliotibial band. The iliotibial band is a thick band of fascia that crosses the hip joint and extends distally to insert on the patella, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0415/p1545.html
Treatment of Alzheimer Disease - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2011 - Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than one-third of Americans older than 85 years. It is characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline. Amyloid plaque accumulation, neurofibrillary tau tangles, and depletion of acetylcholine are among...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0615/p1403.html
Zinc: An Essential Micronutrient - American Family Physician
May 1, 2009 - Zinc is an essential micronutrient for human metabolism that catalyzes more than 100 enzymes, facilitates protein folding, and helps regulate gene expression. Patients with malnutrition, alcoholism, inflammatory bowel disease, and malabsorption syndromes are at an increased risk of zinc...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0501/p768.html
Common Questions About Pacemakers - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2014 - Pacemakers are indicated in patients with certain symptomatic bradyarrhythmias caused by sinus node dysfunction, and in those with frequent, prolonged sinus pauses. Patients with third-degree or complete atrioventricular (AV) block benefit from pacemaker placement, as do those with type...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0215/p279.html
Seasonal Affective Disorder - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2012 - Seasonal affective disorder is a combination of biologic and mood disturbances with a seasonal pattern, typically occurring in the autumn and winter with remission in the spring or summer. In a given year, about 5 percent of the U.S. population experiences seasonal affective disorder, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1201/p1037.html
Managing Difficult Encounters: Understanding Physician, Patient, and Situational ...
Mar 15, 2013 - Family physicians commonly find themselves in difficult clinical encounters. These encounters often leave the physician feeling frustrated. The patient may also be dissatisfied with these encounters because of unmet needs, unfulfilled expectations, and unresolved medical issues. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0315/p419.html
Probiotics - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2008 - Probiotics are microorganisms with potential health benefits. They may be used to prevent and treat antibiotic-associated diarrhea and acute infectious diarrhea. They may also be effective in relieving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and in treating atopic dermatitis in children. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1101/p1073.html
Respiratory Distress in the Newborn - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2007 - The most common etiology of neonatal respiratory distress is transient tachypnea of the newborn; this is triggered by excessive lung fluid, and symptoms usually resolve spontaneously. Respiratory distress syndrome can occur in premature infants as a result of surfactant deficiency and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1001/p987.html
Common Oral Lesions: Part I. Superficial Mucosal Lesions - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2007 - Common superficial oral lesions include candidiasis, recurrent herpes labialis, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, erythema migrans, hairy tongue, and lichen planus. Recognition and diagnosis require taking a thorough history and performing a complete oral examination. Knowledge of clinical...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0215/p501.html
Reducing Adverse Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2012 - Proton pump inhibitors effectively treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis, duodenal ulcers, and pathologic hypersecretory conditions. Proton pump inhibitors cause few adverse effects with short-term use; however, long-term use has been scrutinized for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0701/p66.html
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for High-Risk TIA and Minor Stroke: BMJ Rapid Recommendation ...
Sep 15, 2019 - Based on a recent randomized controlled trial followed by a systematic review, the BMJ and MAGIC group concluded that dual antiplatelet therapy use for a limited period after mild stroke is beneficial.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p378.html
Misoprostol Dosing for First-Trimester Abortion - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - American ...
Sep 1, 2020 - Vaginal, oral, and sublingual misoprostol in single doses of 600 to 800 mcg are equally effective for promoting completed abortion in patients with an incomplete first-trimester spontaneous abortion.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/od1.html
Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes: Diagnosis and Management - American Family ...
Feb 15, 2006 - Preterm premature rupture of membranes is the rupture of membranes during pregnancy before 37 weeks' gestation. It occurs in 3 percent of pregnancies and is the cause of approximately one third of preterm deliveries. It can lead to significant perinatal morbidity, including respiratory ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0215/p659.html
Appropriate and Safe Use of Diagnostic Imaging - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2013 - Risks of diagnostic imaging include cancer from radiation exposure and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. The increase in volume of imaging between 1980 and 2006 has led to a sixfold increase in annual per capita radiation exposure. It is predicted that 2 percent of future cancers will be ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0401/p494.html
Fever in Returning Travelers: A Case-Based Approach - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2013 - Overall, 3% to 19% of travelers to the developing world will return to the United States with fever or will develop fever within weeks of their return. When evaluating the returning traveler with fever, it is important to know which pretravel immunizations the patient received; which ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1015/p524.html
Syphilis: A Reemerging Infection - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2012 - Rates of primary and secondary syphilis have increased in the past decade, warranting renewed attention to the diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Men who have sex with men are particularly affected; however, increases in infection rates have also been noted in women, as well as in...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0901/p433.html
Growing Mass in an Adolescent - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2021 - A patient presented with a polypoid, flesh-colored mass on the top of the head that was raised and asymmetrical with slightly irregular borders.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1000/p413.html
Evaluation and Treatment of the Suicidal Patient - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2012 - Evaluation and treatment of a suicidal patient are challenging tasks for the physician. Because no validated predictive tools exist, clinical judgment guides the decision-making process. Although there is insufficient evidence to support routine screening, evidence shows that asking ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0315/p602.html
Adhesive Capsulitis: A Review - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2011 - Adhesive capsulitis is a common, yet poorly understood, condition causing pain and loss of range of motion in the shoulder. It can occur in isolation or concomitantly with other shoulder conditions (e.g., rotator cuff tendinopathy, bursitis) or diabetes mellitus. It is often ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0215/p417.html
Multifocal Pneumonia: Fever, Cough, and Dyspnea - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2021 - An 80-year-old patient presented to the emergency department with several days of increasing shortness of breath and abnormalities on a chest radiograph.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0415/p503.html
Common Questions About Vasectomy - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2013 - Vasectomy offers a safe, effective, and permanent method of male contraception, with an overall failure rate of less than 1% in pooled studies. Men older than 30 years in a stable, committed relationship appear to be the best candidates for vasectomy. The no-scalpel technique reduces ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1201/p757.html
Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Recommendation Statement - U.S. Preventive ...
May 15, 2020 - The USPSTF recommends 1-time screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) with ultrasonography in men aged 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0515/od1.html
Slowing Global Warming: Benefits for Patients and the Planet - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2011 - Global warming will cause significant harm to the health of persons and their communities by compromising food and water supplies; increasing risks of morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases and heat stress; changing social determinants of health resulting from extreme weather ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0801/p271.html
Progressive Rash Involving the Hands and Feet - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2018 - A man presented in late fall with a progressive rash on his hands, arms, back, chest, and feet after a hiking trip.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0615/p815.html
Care of the College Student - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2013 - There are approximately 20 million students in U.S. colleges and universities. Although this population is characterized as having good health, 600,000 students report some form of disability or some type of medical problem, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1101/p596.html
Common Breast Problems - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2012 - A palpable mass, mastalgia, and nipple discharge are common breast symptoms for which patients seek medical attention. Patients should be evaluated initially with a detailed clinical history and physical examination. Most women presenting with a breast mass will require imaging and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0815/p343.html
E/M Changes for 2021: The Beginning, Not the End -- FPM
Feb 1, 2021 - The E/M coding revisions aren’t perfect, but they represent a huge step forward in reducing physicians’ documentation burden, audit risk, and complexity of code selection.
Family Practice Management : Opinion
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0100/p8.html
Rethinking Aspirin for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease - Editorials - ...
Jun 1, 2019 - Aspirin's routine use for primary prevention has been the subject of controversy because of questionable benefits and increased bleeding risk. Aspirin therapy may reduce the relative risk of a first heart attack or stroke, but this benefit could be outweighed by the risk of ...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0601/p670.html
Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2007 - Common skin conditions during pregnancy generally can be separated into three categories: hormone-related, preexisting, and pregnancy-specific. Normal hormone changes during pregnancy may cause benign skin conditions including striae gravidarum (stretch marks); hyperpigmentation (e.g., ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0115/p211.html
Breast Cancer Screening Update - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2013 - Breast cancer is the most common non–skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in North American women. Mammography is the only screening test shown to reduce breast cancer–related mortality. There is general agreement that screening should be offered at least biennially ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0215/p274.html
Differential Diagnosis of the Swollen Red Eyelid - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2007 - The differential diagnosis of eyelid erythema and edema is broad, ranging from benign, self-limiting dermatoses to malignant tumors and vision-threatening infections. A definitive diagnosis usually can be made on physical examination of the eyelid and a careful evaluation of symptoms ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1215/p1815.html
Principles of Casting and Splinting - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2009 - The ability to properly apply casts and splints is a technical skill easily mastered with practice and an understanding of basic principles. The initial approach to casting and splinting requires a thorough assessment of the injured extremity for proper diagnosis. Once the need for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0101/p16.html
Screening for Colorectal Cancer - Putting Prevention into Practice - American Family ...
Aug 1, 2021 - A 47-year-old patient presents for a routine physical examination. The patient does not have a history of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or adenomatous polyps or a family history of colorectal cancer. The patient's body mass index is 29 kg per m2, and the A1C level at ...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/p295.html
Parkinson Disease: An Update - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2013 - Parkinson disease is a progressive neurologic disorder afflicting approximately 1 percent of Americans older than 60 years. The cardinal features of Parkinson disease are bradykinesia, rigidity, tremor, and postural instability. There are a number of neurologic conditions that mimic the...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0215/p267.html
Bedbug Infestation - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2012 - The significant resurgence of bedbugs in the past decade has been attributed to pesticide resistance, more frequent travel, lack of public awareness, and inadequate pest control programs. Bedbugs are obligate blood parasites (insect family Cimicidae). They can withstand a large range of...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1001/p653.html
Venous Thromboembolism: Management Guidelines from the American Society of Hematology -...
Aug 1, 2021 - The American Society of Hematology has updated recommendations for management of VTE, which includes deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1000/p429.html
Update on Vitamin B12 Deficiency - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2011 - Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency is a common cause of megaloblastic anemia, a variety of neuropsychiatric symp- toms, and elevated serum homocysteine levels, especially in older persons. There are a number of risk factors for vitamin B12 deficiency, including prolonged use of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0615/p1425.html
Management of Gout: Update from the American College of Rheumatology - Practice ...
Jul 1, 2021 - The American College of Rheumatology published updated guidelines for gout management focused on improving prevention of flare-ups.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0800/p209.html
Colonoscopy Follow-up: U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer Updates ...
Mar 1, 2021 - Screening colonoscopy findings define the future risk of colorectal cancer and the need for repeat screening. The U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer updated recommended follow-up intervals after screening colonoscopy in average-risk individuals.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p314.html
Recalcitrant Annular Rash - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2021 - A patient presented with a pruritic, nonscaly, ring-like rash on the dorsa of both hands.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1000/p415.html
Contraception Choices in Women with Underlying Medical Conditions - American Family ...
Sep 15, 2010 - Primary care physicians often prescribe contraceptives to women of reproductive age with comorbidities. Novel delivery systems (e.g., contraceptive patch, contraceptive ring, single-rod implantable device) may change traditional risk and benefit profiles in women with comorbidities. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0915/p621.html
Medical Management of Stable Coronary Artery Disease - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2011 - All patients with stable coronary artery disease require medical therapy to prevent disease progression and recurrent cardiovascular events. Three classes of medication are essential to therapy: lipid-lowering, antihypertensive, and antiplatelet agents. Lipid-lowering therapy is ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0401/p819.html
Applying a Clinical Prediction Rule to Distinguish Lower Extremity Cellulitis from Its ...
Aug 1, 2021 - How can the clinician best determine whether a patient with lower leg erythema has cellulitis?
American Family Physician : Point-of-Care Guides
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/p309.html
Evaluation and Treatment of Hematospermia - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2009 - Hematospermia can be a distressing symptom for patients, but most cases are effectively managed by a primary care physician. Although the condition is usually benign, significant underlying pathology must be excluded by history, physical examination, laboratory evaluation, and, in ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1215/p1421.html
99213 or 99214? Three Tips for Navigating the Coding Conundrum -- FPM
Aug 1, 2018 - Here’s how to quickly identify whether you’re on the path to a 99214 versus a 99213.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0700/p5.html
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Pyelonephritis in Adults - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2005 - There are approximately 250,000 cases of acute pyelonephritis each year, resulting in more than 100,000 hospitalizations. The most common etiologic cause is infection with Escherichia coli. The combination of the leukocyte esterase test and the nitrite test (with either test proving ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0301/p933.html
Pharmacologic Management of COPD Exacerbations: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the ...
Jul 1, 2021 - The American Academy of Family Physicians has published guidelines for treating acute exacerbations of COPD.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0700/od1.html
These Four Telehealth Changes Should Stay, Even After the Pandemic -- FPM
Jun 1, 2021 - The national COVID-19 crisis has proven that telehealth can transform access to care, but only if we unshackle it from outdated and unnecessary regulations.
Family Practice Management : Opinion
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/p9.html
Beware of False-Positive Results with SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Tests - Letters to the Editor...
Jul 1, 2020 - Letters to the Editor from regarding false-positive results with SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests.
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0701/p5a.html
Bleeding and Bruising: A Diagnostic Work-up - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2008 - Primary care physicians are often asked about easy bruising, excessive bleeding, or risk of bleeding before surgery. A thorough history, including a family history, will guide the appropriate work-up, and a physical examination may provide clues to diagnosis. A standardized bleeding ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0415/p1117.html
Efficient Approach to the Evaluation of Syncope - Lown Right Care: Reducing Overuse and...
Aug 1, 2021 - A collaboration between AFP and the Lown Institute promotes a vision of delivering health care that is based on the evidence, balanced in its approach, and focused on the patient.
American Family Physician : Lown Right Care: Reducing Overuse and Underuse
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/p305.html
Evaluation of First Nonfebrile Seizures - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2012 - Nonfebrile seizures may indicate underlying disease or epilepsy. The patient history can often distinguish epileptic seizures from nonepileptic disorders by identifying the events directly preceding the convulsion, associated conditions, and details of the seizure, including triggers, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0815/p334.html
Evaluation of Suspected Dementia - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2011 - As the proportion of persons in the United States older than 65 years increases, the prevalence of dementia will increase as well. Risk factors for dementia include age, family history of dementia, apolipoprotein E4 genotype, cardiovascular comorbidities, chronic anticholinergic use, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1015/p895.html
Diagnosis and Management of G6PD Deficiency - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2005 - Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, the most common enzyme deficiency worldwide, causes a spectrum of disease including neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, acute hemolysis, and chronic hemolysis. Persons with this condition also may be asymptomatic. This X-linked inherited disorder ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1001/p1277.html
Melatonin to Treat Insomnia in Older Adults - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - American ...
Aug 1, 2021 - Melatonin preparations reduce sleep-onset latency, increase total sleep time, and slightly improve sleep efficiency. Prolonged-release melatonin reduces sleep-onset latency in older adults and has rates of adverse effects similar to those of placebo.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/p297.html
Treatment of Breast Cancer - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2010 - Understanding breast cancer treatment options can help family physicians care for their patients during and after cancer treatment. This article reviews typical treatments based on stage, histology, and biomarkers. Lobular carcinoma in situ does not require treatment. Ductal carcinoma ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0601/p1339.html
Chronic Low Back Pain: Evaluation and Management - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2009 - Chronic low back pain is a common problem in primary care. A history and physical examination should place patients into one of several categories: (1) nonspecific low back pain; (2) back pain associated with radiculopathy or spinal stenosis; (3) back pain referred from a nonspinal ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0615/p1067.html
Diagnosis and Management of Diastolic Dysfunction and Heart Failure - American Family ...
Mar 1, 2006 - Diastolic heart failure occurs when signs and symptoms of heart failure are present but left ventricular systolic function is preserved (i.e., ejection fraction greater than 45 percent). The incidence of diastolic heart failure increases with age; therefore, 50 percent of older patients...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0301/p841.html
Evaluation of Short and Tall Stature in Children - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2008 - Children and adolescents whose heights and growth velocities deviate from the normal percentiles on standard growth charts present a special challenge to physicians. Height that is less than the 3rd percentile or greater than the 97th percentile is deemed short or tall stature, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0901/p597.html
Physicians Should Refuse Pharmaceutical Industry Gifts - Editorials - American Family ...
Aug 1, 2021 - Knowing that the high price of drugs is a major detriment to public health in the United States and that the pharmaceutical industry spends vast sums marketing to health care professionals, physicians should refuse visits, gifts, payments, and drug samples from pharmaceutical ...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1000/p348.html
Acute Finger Injuries: Part I. Tendons and Ligaments - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2006 - Improper diagnosis and treatment of finger injuries can cause deformity and dysfunction over time. A basic understanding of the complex anatomy of the finger and of common tendon and ligament injury mechanisms can help physicians properly diagnose and treat finger injuries. Evaluation ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0301/p810.html
Reducing Saturated Fat Intake to Decrease the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease - Cochrane...
Aug 1, 2021 - Reducing saturated fat in the diet for at least two years decreases the risk of combined cardiovascular events. However, there is little to no effect on cardiovascular mortality, all-cause mortality, or individual cardiovascular events.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/p235.html
Diagnosis of Ear Pain - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2008 - Many patients in primary care present with ear pain (otalgia). When the ear is the source of the pain (primary otalgia), the ear examination is usually abnormal. When the ear is not the source of the pain (secondary otalgia), the ear examination is typically normal. The cause of primary...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0301/p621.html
Managing Grief and Depression at the End of Life - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2012 - Psychological distress is common in terminally ill persons and can be a source of great suffering. Grief is an adaptive, universal, and highly personalized response to the multiple losses that occur at the end of life. This response may be intense early on after a loss manifesting ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0801/p259.html
Healthy Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults with...
Aug 1, 2021 - A 36-year-old patient, L.B., with a history of hypertension presents for a wellness visit. The patient's mother had a stroke at 65 years of age and the patient's older brother recently had a heart attack. L.B. has an estimated 10-year cardiovascular risk of 6%, and L.B.'s body mass ...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1000/p411.html
Hemoptysis: Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2005 - Hemoptysis is the spitting of blood that originated in the lungs or bronchial tubes. The patient's history should help determine the amount of blood and differentiate between hemoptysis, pseudohemoptysis, and hematemesis. A focused physical examination can lead to the diagnosis in most ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1001/p1253.html
The 2021 Office Visit Coding Changes: Putting the Pieces Together -- FPM
Dec 1, 2020 - Simplified guidelines for coding and documenting evaluation and management office visits are coming next year. Learn how to apply the guidelines to some common visit types.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/1100/p6.html