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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"general physicians"”.
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Variations in surgical rates among the elderly population of southwest and central Virginia
… whether these variations were influenced by physicians and hospitals. Procedures analyzed were specific to the elderly. Considerable variations in the rates of the selected surgical procedures were found. Some areas were found to be surgically more active than others. The variables that …
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Cyborg Butterflies, Liminal Medicine: Thyroid Hormone Treatment, 1890-1970
… from animal organs. Like other organotherapies, general physicians used THT for a wide variety of ailments that had not been scientifically proven through the practices of vivisection or animal experimentation. From its emergence, THT served as a site of tension between scientific researchers and …
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Preferences for shared medical decision-making: Cross-cultural perspectives
… of this qualitative study showed that, in general, physicians were reported to often have poor communication skills, which makes patients feel uncomfortable. Participants reported that their physician gave them medication without any discussion over the reasoning behind the prescription …
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Physicians’ Perceptions of the Utility of Clinical Guidelines in the Management of People with Type 2 Diabetes in Saudi Arabia
<p>Aim: The aim of this research was to assess physicians’ perception of the utility of clinical guidelines in the management of people with Type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia and how their perception is affected by different physicians’ characteristics and whether high perception would result in …
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Aspects on optimisation of drug therapy in the elderly
… identified and evaluated retrospectively. The physicians’ and nurses’ opinions towards this working model were evaluated using a questionnaire. Result: (Paper I) Many drug-related problems were identified among the nursing home patients, but no improvement in health-related quality of life. …
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Healthcare Systems in Brazil and the United States: A Comparative Analysis
… resources for specialized care and a shortage of general physicians to provide prevention and primary care at desired levels. This might be considered to be a drawback because while the country holds a refined healthcare system, the benefits of preventive measures are missed.</p> <p>In evaluating …
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Síndrome de Burnout en médicos generales de consulta externa
… longitudinal con una población de 17 médicos generales de consulta externa de una IPS de la cuidad de Bogotá Colombia, en el año 2009. Se les aplicó el Test de Maslach, para determinar las tres dimensiones del Síndrome de Burnout las cuales son: agotamiento emocional, despersonalización y …