Internal Medicine

Personality can be a factor in litigation

June 19, 2009

Winning a malpractice lawsuit requires more than proving your treatment was appropriate, prudent, and conformed to the standard of care.

Arizona top court OKs qualifications for expert witnesses

May 01, 2009

The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld a law that sets the minimum qualifications for expert witnesses in medical malpractice cases.

Clinic treats little girl like shuttlecock

By Ann W. Latner, JD May 01, 2009

A 6-year-old child suffers permanent disability. Could it have been avoided if the NP had picked up the phone?

Two erythematous leg rashes

By Noah S. Scheinfeld, MD, JD April 30, 2009

Two women with considerable comorbidities present with lower leg trouble.

Epileptic seizures in older adult patients

By Ann Schmidt Luggen, PhD, GNP April 30, 2009

The conclusion of this two-part report looks into the management and therapeutic options available to clinicians treating this population.

Chronic dysfunction of the eustachian tube

By Rose Lisano Valentino, MSN, FNP, BC April 29, 2009

Presenting complaints include hearing loss, persistent pain, or "clicking" in the ear. Patients must allow time for treatment (if required) to take effect.

CT colonography identified 90% of asymptomatic adults with polyps >10 mm

Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH March 13, 2009

Coalition of Pain Experts Offers Guidance on Measures to Prevent Misuse and Abuse of Pain Medications

February 17, 2009

An ad hoc coalition of leading pain specialists and representatives from key clinical and patient advocacy organizations convened in November 2008 to address the growing problem of misuse and abuse of pain medications.

Fibrate used in combination with statin approved

December 16, 2008

The FDA has approved Trilipix (fenofibric acid), a delayed-release capsule for use along with diet to treat dyslipidemia. Trilipix is the first fibrate to be approved for use in combination with a statin.

Limit colorectal screening in the elderly?

December 09, 2008

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is calling for an end to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening for persons older than 85 years and is recommending against routine screening for those aged 76-85 years.

HIPAA Rules For Patient Charts

September 01, 2008

I belong to a group of three internists who have separate outpatient clinics attached to the hospital in the same building. When I am on call for a colleague, can I take a patient's chart from...