Nov. 30, 2015Monday JAOApatient care Research focus JAOA study finds pain relief method can aid knee surgery recovery Periarticular injections may reduce postoperative hospital stay, number of inpatient physical therapy sessions for patients.
Nov. 6, 2015Friday medical schoolpatient care Plain and simple Say what? 4 ways to break down medical jargon for your patients Osteopathic medical schools help future DOs establish clear and open lines of communication with patients.
July 15, 2015Wednesday patient caresecond opinions Another perspective Second story: 4 tips to better handle second opinions Whether you’re giving the first or second opinion, this advice will help you navigate the process with ease.
June 15, 2015Monday diabetesJAOApatient care Partners in health JAOA examines the osteopathic approach to diabetes care When combined with a team-based care model, osteopathic medicine can improve the treatment of patient with diabetes, the JAOA reports.
May 7, 2015Thursday direct primary carepatient carepractice management Go your own way Direct primary care: A way out of the labyrinth? Advocates say this practice model is the next big thing, but a health policy analyst cites drawbacks for patients and the health care system.
April 22, 2015Wednesday patient carewhite coats Great Debate Physician dress: Is the white coat becoming a fashion don’t? Are white coats going the way of powdered wigs and monocles? Some DOs say yes.
April 17, 2015Friday addiction medicinebedside mannerchronic disease managementpatient care Hard work Handle with care: How to deal with 4 types of difficult patients Redirection, compassionate listening and boundary-setting are just a few tactics DOs employ when working with challenging patients.
April 3, 2015Friday addiction medicineemergency medicinepatient carepediatrics Practical, not preachy ‘Don’t drink, don’t smoke:’ Need a fresh way to talk to patients about risk? When educating patients about risky behaviors, DOs advise customizing the message to the patient’s age and socioeconomic background.
March 6, 2015Friday Affordable Care Actfree health care clinicspatient carevideo A whole new world The ACA ushers in era of rapid change at free clinics Many free clinics are facing hardships, including decreased funding and patient populations, since ACA coverage kicked in last year.
July 23, 2014Wednesday patient careprofessional development Tech Tips Video: What mobile apps help you practice better? “I can’t tell you how much apps and mobile devices have changed the way I practice medicine,” said Robert Hasty, DO.