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Colorectal cancer screening: How to help patients comply
Strongly recommending that a patient be screened and addressing commonly held fears are among the 7 ways you may be able to improve compliance
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How to make exercise counseling more effective: Lessons from rural America
Presenting counseling as a detailed prescription and periodically following up make a big difference
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Getting patients to exercise more: A systematic review of underserved populations
Brief counseling and a written plan increase exercise rates in the underserved.
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A shift in referral patterns for HIV/AIDS patients
This follow-up study shows that FPs are more likely to make quick referrals of HIV/AIDS patients than a decade ago.
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If you don’t ask (about memory), they probably won’t tell
If elders do self-report memory problems, their quality of life is probably suffering.
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Sigh syndrome: Is it a sign of trouble?
Sigh syndrome, which involves irrepressible, persistent sighing, may be stressful for the patient, but it’s benign.
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Empathy goes a long way in weight loss discussions
Female patients are more likely to step up weight loss efforts when a physician shows empathy and offers support
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Does marijuana use play a role in the recreational use of sildenafil?
It may, according to this study, which suggests that marijuana smokers use it to counteract cannabis’ effect on their libido.
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How can you improve vaccination rates among older African Americans?
Patients want you to address their fear of drug interactions and allergic reactions.
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Genetic screening for iron overload: No evidence of discrimination at 1 year
Few patients had insurance or employment problems after being screened for hemochromatosis and iron overload.
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Talking to patients about screening colonoscopy—where conversations fall short
This mixed-methods study reveals 6 key points often neglected in physician-patient discussions.