The goal of pre-visit planning is to increase the efficiency of patient visits by gathering and organizing patient information ahead of time. This can be …
With a rise in workload, primary care physicians are experiencing alarmingly high rates of burnout – a sense of depersonalization, exhaustion, and reduced accomplishment. These …
"Background: At Brown Internal Medicine, quality improvement measures were not being met. Pre-visit planning was implemented to ensure all goals were potentially accomplished at a …
Background: Pneumococcal diseases carry high morbidity and mortality rates, yet vaccination rates remain low. Pre-visit planning consists of documenting which preventive measures, such as immunizations …
Background: Behavioral health issues affect 12-27% of children; however, identifying and referring children for appropriate services can be difficult. To help pediatricians better screen for …
Background: Behavioral health issues affect 12-27% of children; however, identifying and referring children for appropriate services can be difficult. To help pediatricians better screen for …
Background: It is the responsibility of the provider to ensure that patients are aware and up to date with their health maintenance measures. These measures …
Is Polypharmacy in Geriatric Patients Related to the Number of Prescribing Physicians? A Systematic Chart Review Authors: Sean Wang, Thomas A. Bledsoe, MD, Deborah Gutman, …
With increasing evidence that patient engagement empowers medical decision-making and improves health outcomes, healthcare providers are actively focusing on patient portals to enhance transparency and …
Background: Diabetes is an enormous health problem globally, affecting about 10% of the population, or 570 million people. Diabetic patients are at higher risk for …
The burden of healthcare costs is a pressing issue for many Americans. A poll from Kaiser Family Foundation illuminates that more than half of Americans …