Articles
785 Pharmacologic Management of Adult Depression
STEPHEN M. ADAMS, MD; KARL E. MILLER, MD; and ROBERT G. ZYLSTRA, EdD, LCSWMany options are available for the pharmacologic treatment of depression in adults. Consideration of the benefits and risks of different treatment choices should vary by patient. Patient information: «Treating Depression: What You Should Know,» p. 795
797 Common Dental Infections in the Primary Care Setting
DUC HUU NGUYEN, DO, and JAMES T. MARTIN, Dr.rer.natMany dental infections, such as dental caries and periodontal disease, can be detected and prevented by family physicians during an oral examination. Treatment measures include good oral hygiene, antibiotics if necessary, and referral to a dentist.
Patient information: «Common Dental Infections,» p. 806
807 The Role of the Family Physician in the Referral and Management of Hospice Patients
MICHELLE T. WECKMANN, MD, MSA hospice referral may be appropriate for terminally ill patients who have an estimated life expectancy of six months or less. Patient care is enhanced when the family physician is involved and maintains control until the patient’s death.
Patient information: «Hospice: What You Should Know,» p. 817
819 USPSTF Recommendations for STI Screening
DAVID MEYERS, MD; TRACY WOLFF, MD, MPH; KIMBERLY GREGORY, MD, MPH; LUCY MARION, PhD, RN; VIRGINIA MOYER, MD, MPH; HEIDI NELSON, MD, MPH; DIANA PETITTI, MD, MPH; and GEORGE F. SAWAYA, MD, on behalf of the U. S. Preventive Services Task ForceThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has published multiple recommendations on screening for sexually transmitted infections in the primary care setting. Rather than considering each screen separately, physicians can bundle these recommendations for consideration with men, nonpregnant women, and pregnant women.
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