Managing Joint Pain in Primary Care

Managing joint pain in primary care.

Joint pain is a common problem seen by family physicians. Although many pain complaints arise from self-limited conditions, a substantial number require immediate and ongoing care. Prompt appropriate treatment can help limit symptoms, prevent disability, and improve outcomes. The differential diagnosis is varied, with both laboratory studies and diagnostic imaging available to help evaluate the...

Managing hypoglycemia in primary care.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Compare the risk of hypoglycemia among glucose-lowering agents. Identify patient risk factors and behaviors that increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Describe techniques physicians may use to identify patients at risk for hypoglycemia. Describe patient education strategies regarding hypoglycemia.

Managing Alzheimer's disease in primary care.

Managing Physician Panels in Primary Care

Managing depression in primary care: community survey.

OBJECTIVE To investigate family physicians' practice patterns for managing depression and mental health concerns among adolescent and adult patients. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. SETTING London, Ont, a mid-sized Canadian city. PARTICIPANTS One hundred sixty-three family physicians identified through the London and District Academy of Medicine. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Practice patterns f...