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Geriatric Psychiatry

  • Alzheimer Guidelines in Psychiatric Practice

    Historically, Alzheimer disease was diagnosed and treated as a single-stage disease (ie, dementia). In the new criteria discussed here, dementia is considered end-stage disease.Read More

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    An Alzheimer specialist continues his discussion of scientific insights and technological advances to guide diagnosis and treatment in the clinical setting.Read More

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    Rather than striving to halt, delay, or reverse disease progression or provide a cure, the goal of palliative care is to prevent and relieve suffering and to improve quality of life for people facing a serious illness… Read More

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Who Should Care About Geriatric Mental Health? Check the Mirror . . .
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Who should care about aging? This question is particularly germane in mental health. The articles in this Special Report remind us of the importance of understanding and focusing on the stresses, problems, and treatment-related issues in this population.

 
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Clinical resources for adult immunization, bioterrorism, end of life care, lyme disease, and high value care.
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Five Steps to Improving Patient Access
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Patient access is getting increased attention through reform initiatives. Here are five steps you can take to make sure patients get appropriate access to care in your office.
Growing HIPAA Threat – Ignore Windows XP at Your Own Peril
Marion K. Jenkins,  May 21, 2013
Chances are good that you have some major ticking software time bombs lurking in your medical practice's computer environment, namely Windows XP and Server 2003.
Finding Physician Work-Life Balance in the Small Moments
Jennifer Frank, MD,  May 21, 2013
At my practice and at home, things are always busy. There's laundry or homework, or a patient with needs.
Three Areas to Reduce Costs at Your Medical Practice
Greg Mertz,  May 19, 2013
By taking a hard look at reducing costs for staffing, overhead, and technology at your medical practice, you may see increased physician compensation.
Dos and Don’ts for Starting a Physician Blog
Michael Woo-Ming, MD,  May 18, 2013
Starting a physician blog can provide your medical practice with marketing benefits, but it's important to do it right.
 

 
 
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