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Personalized Medicine, Epigenetics, and the Power of Evolutionary Medicine

May 24, 2016

By Rick Henriksen, MD Personalized medicine is a new buzzword in healthcare. The FDA defines this as “an innovative approach to disease prevention and treatment that takes into account differences in people’s genes, environments and lifestyles.” This sounds too good to be true, however with the advances in genetics we are now closer to understanding … More Personalized Medicine, Epigenetics, and the Power of Evolutionary Medicine

When a provider systematically surrenders power to a patient – verbally, structurally and physically – the patient is empowered and trust is developed.

May 10, 2016

By Bob Chestnut, MD In patient-provider interactions, the provider holds almost all the cards. The provider is on her home turf. She has years of medical training and experience and ultimately holds decision power in pursuing further diagnostic tests or prescribing therapeutic interventions. In contrast, the patient is placed in a small exam room. He … More When a provider systematically surrenders power to a patient – verbally, structurally and physically – the patient is empowered and trust is developed.

Problem Solving & Patient Discussions

April 26, 2016

By Sarah Riley-Burnett A member of my family recently spent two weeks in the hospital after a difficult abdominal surgery. She had a complicated post-operative course and at one point required a nasogastric tube placed due to increased vomiting. This had infuriated her because she maintained that it was “sprung upon her” without discussion with … More Problem Solving & Patient Discussions

Anecdotal vs Population-Based Decision Making

April 12, 2016

This article originally posted on Physicians Practice February 13, 2015 as, “When Physicians’ and Patients’ Perspectives Differ” Kyle Bradford Jones A 42 yo woman came in to see me recently complaining of some mild diffuse abdominal pain that coincided with constipation over the last couple of weeks. She had been completely symptom free before that point, … More Anecdotal vs Population-Based Decision Making

Supporting Leaders: What Family Medicine needs now

February 16, 2016

By Susan Cochella, MD, MPH I just returned from a conference of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) focused on medical student educators, where I again heard a familiar message: Family Medicine needs to lead.  If you are involved with academic Family Medicine you have likely heard this message many times over the … More Supporting Leaders: What Family Medicine needs now