ACP Internist / February 2008
Cover Features
Practice Management
Investing in EHRs pays off in paperless perks
Second in a six-part series on small practice issues
February '08
Physician-Patient Communication
One intervention, many ways to explain risks
How can doctors inform patients about potential outcomes without unduly influencing their choices?
February '08
News Features
Perspectives
Ethical Dilemmas
Examining the ethical dilemmas that occur in everyday practice, by Lachlan Forrow, FACP
A Harvard expert moderates a new column on ethical case studies and suggests some practical strategies for handling and preventing conflicts
Case study: The ethics of end-of-life care erupt in the ICU
February '08
Editor’s Note
It’s a numbers game: How should physicians inform patients about risk?
February '08
Cartoon Caption Contest
February’s winning entry
February '08
Practical Genomics
Companies may bring genetic scans direct to consumers
February '08
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to Mindful Medicine, Ethics columns
February '08
Geriatrics
Will baby boomers’ clout lead to better care for the elderly?
Geriatrician and author Robert Butler, MD, has long been involved in activities that have changed the way the U.S. medical establishment and the public view aging.
February '08
Business of Medicine
Adding cosmetic procedures lifts internists’ sagging incomes
Stagnating incomes encourage some primary care physicians to add botulinum toxin injections and chemical peels to their menu of services
February '08
Practice Management
Practice Rx
February '08
PMC Tips
February '08
March 1 deadline for NPI numbers approaching
February '08
Communication Skills
Computer screen can be barrier between doctor and patient
February '08
Put patients in the driver’s seat to steer toward better health
Engaging patients in managing their own chronic diseases can be the key to helping them achieve their goals and improve outcomes
February '08
Physician Profile
John B. Bass, Jr., MACP: Physician, mentor uses life and literature as teaching tools
February '08
Technology
Practice management experts urge doctors to use the Web
February '08
Web Watch
Virtual lounge connects far-flung physicians seeking advice
February '08
National Trends
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varies regionally
February '08
Regulatory Review
The latest drug alerts and approvals
February '08
The Campaign Trail
Which White House hopefuls are listening to ACP’s options
February '08
CollegeWatch
Washington Perspective
February '08
President’s Message
February '08
Deadline for "Internists as Artists" program entries
February '08
Call for Fall 2008 Board of Governors Resolutions
February '08
Nominate your heroes, mentors, and colleagues for ACP awards and masterships
February '08
CME Bulletin Board
.Chapter Meetings
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