22 research outputs found
Effect of Leptin Deficiency on the Skeletal Response to Hindlimb Unloading in Adult Male Mice
Application of System Dynamics on Shallow Multipurpose Artificial Lakes: A Case Study of Detention Pond at Tainan, Taiwan
Roles and mechanisms of leptin in osteogenic stimulation in cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament
Is quantitative analysis superior to visual analysis of planar thallium 201 myocardial exercise scintigraphy in the evaluation of coronary artery disease?
Characterization of plastocyanin from the cyanobacterium Phormidium laminosum: copper-inducible expression and SecA-dependent targeting in Escherichia coli
Telephone Medicine for Internists
The role of the telephone in medical practice is important, but often problematic. Mistakes in telephone diagnosis and triage can have severe consequences. An effective office system can reduce liability risks, and in some cases telephone contact can substitute for office visits. Internists feel unprepared to provide telephone care. Therefore, residency education needs to focus on documentation, consultant availability, and performance feedback. Research should focus on improving outcomes, reimbursement issues, and technologic advances. This article describes internists' telephone interactions with ambulatory patients, preparation for telephone medicine, and aspects of office telephone systems and makes comparisons with other primary care fields