... American Board
of Internal Medicine, working together with the American College of Physicians–
American Society of Internal Medicine and the European Federation of Internal
Medicine, has published ...
because of medical errors, but others of which reflect an unrealistic expectation on
the part of many patients that their disease will be cured or that complications wil...
... the biological sciences (the sequencing of the human
Clinical Skills
History-Taking
The written history of an illness should include all the facts of medical
significance in the life of the ... overemphasized.
Chapter 001. The Practice of Medicine
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The Modern-Day Physician
No greater opportunity, responsibility, or obligation can fall to...
... precision, they often
gain an aura of authority regardless of the fallibility of the tests themselves, the
instruments used in the tests, and the individuals performing or interpreting them.
Physicians ...
significance in the context of the patient's condition and other test results.
The development of technically improved imaging studies with greater
sensi...
... Evidence-based medicine has become an increasingly important part of
the routine practice of medicine and has led to the publication of a number of
practice guidelines.
Practice Guidelines
Professional ... Chapter 001. The Practice of Medicine
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Principles of Patient Care
Evidence-Based Medicine
Evidence-based medicine refers to the co...
... understanding of the mechanisms of gender differences in the course
and outcome of certain diseases. For a more complete discussion of women's
health, see Chap. 6.
Care of the Elderly
The relative ... of hospitalized patients, and the incidence increases with use
of a large number of drugs. No matter what the clinical situation, it is the
responsibilit...
... by the interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Indeed,
we have just begun to scratch the surface of possibilities that the era of genomics
will provide to the practice of medicine.
The ... complete discussion of global issues, see Chap. 2.
Medicine on the Internet
On the whole, the Internet has had a very positive effect on the practice of
medi...
... Chapter 001. The Practice of Medicine
(Part 8)
Medical Ethics and New Technologies
The rapid pace of technological advances has profound implications for
medical ... learning is an integral part of being a physician and
must be given the highest priority.
Research, Teaching, and the Practice of Medicine
The title doctor is derived from the Latin doce...
... countries. The lack is real,
and the "brain drain," which is discussed below, continues. However, one reason
doctors leave Africa is that they lack the tools to practice their trade there. ... commitment to the
discovery and development of vaccines; of more reliable, less expensive
diagnostic tools; and of new classes of therapeutic agents. This need applies no...
... in determining the role of genetic testing for the individual and
family;
Ensure that the patient is aware of the indications, process, risks,
benefits, and limitations of the various genetic ... carriers. The counselor and clinician
following this family must ensure that the at-risk family members have access to
the resources necessary to adhere to these recommenda...
... limitations of genetic testing in the management of
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tolerance occurs in 40% of siblings and in 30% of the offspring of an affected
individual.
Despite the fact that diabetes affects 5% of the pop...