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Can Alternative Hospital Gowns Impact the Inpatient Experience? Oct 03, 2014

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Brian McDonough talks with Dusty Eber, creator and president of PatientSyle, an alternative hospital gown provider attempting to change the way patients see their medical experience. PatientStyle promotes its patient gown apparel as being high quality without compromising of medical service functions.

Addressing the "Freshman 15" in Young Adult Weight Management Oct 03, 2014

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

The notorious "Freshman 15" equates to weight gain commonly experienced by college-age students living away from home for the first time. How does this problem in weight management and healthy nutrition surface in primary care practice, and how can college students be counseled to avoid gaining extra weight during their first year? Joining Dr. Brian McDonough to speak on this subject is Alice Holland, RNP, Director of Student Health Services at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut.

Medical Practice Dissected: Are the Days of Marcus Welby Long Gone? Oct 03, 2014

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Join Dr. Brian McDonough as he discusses the past versus present environments of medical practice with award winning journalist Steven Jacob. The two discuss a myriad of important topics encircling primary care, from the rise of concierge physicians and micropractices to accountable care organizations and healthcare costs.

Supporting Veganism and Dietary Change in Primary Care Practice Sep 16, 2014

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Attila Hildmann, author of the international bestsellers Vegan for Fun and Vegan for Fit. Mr. Hildmann's work to promote veganism from a practical, cost-conscious perspective has revolutionized the German-language cooking and diet book market, which is the second largest in the world after the U.S. He discusses the health benefits versus day-to-day challenges of incorporating veganism into one's life, and how primary care clinicians can become involved in helping patients transition to healthier dietary patterns.

Ebola Virus: Controlling the Spread in Africa and the U.S. Aug 07, 2014

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

What are the differences in managing the Ebola virius in Africa versus the United States? It has been relatively controlled to date, but what are the major concerns in spreading? Host Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes special guest Dr. Kamar Adeleke, cardiologist in New Castle, Delaware, whose practice includes frequent travels to Nigeria where he teaches at affiliated medical schools.

American College of Physicians' Guidelines on Pelvic Exam Screening Aug 07, 2014

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued new clinical guidelines recommending against screening pelvic examination in asymptomatic, nonpregnant adult women. The college describes the recommendation as strong, with moderate-quality evidence. What are the new guidelines? What does this mean for the general practitioner? Joining host Dr. Brian McDonough is Molly Cooke, MD. FACP, Professor of Medicine and inaugural Director of Education for Global Health Sciences at UCSF. Dr. Cooke serves on the ACP Clinical Guidelines Committee. She reviews the guidelines from the perspective as a general practitioner and the choices she must make during the time she has with patients. The guidelines were published online July 1 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Why are We Still Spending So Much Money on Healthcare? Jul 25, 2014

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Charles Cleary, President and CEO of Leadership Outcomes, Inc, a healthcare management consulting firm. Mr. Cleary's specialty is in helping healthcare organizations define outcomes to sustain the highest levels of medical & surgical quality care, patient engagement, satisfaction and retention. Their discussion centers on the ever-present mandate for higher quality care at greater efficiency and lower cost, and how individual practitioners and organizations alike can work to turn the seemingly impossible into reality.

The Use and Misuse of Narcotic Pain Medication in Primary Care Jul 18, 2014

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

The most common reason for patients to visit healthcare providers at all levels is to treat pain. Yet in spite of this known trend, medical education woefully underemphasizes methods to approach the myriad of communicative, ethical, and procedural issues deeply entrenched in modern pain management. Here to shed more light on this complex subject with host Dr. Brian McDonough are Drs. Sean Yanchunas and Jeffrey Fudin. Dr. Yanchunas, Pharm.D, MBA, is Clinical Content Manager and Workflow Subject Matter Expert at Catholic Health East Hospital. Dr. Fudin is Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and Director of Pharmacy Pain Residency Programs at the Stratton Veterans Administration Medical Center in Albany, NY. He is also host of the popular blog PainDr.com.

Cancer Screening and Prevention: Bringing Primary Care Up to Speed Jul 11, 2014

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Randa Sifri is an Associate Professor of the Department of Family and Community Medicine in the Sydney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Director of Reasearch in the Department, and Research Fellowship Director. Listen as Dr. Brian McDonough interviews Dr. Sifri on early diagnosis, prevention, and recommended screenings for cancer in primary care patients.

Legalization of Medical Marijuana: Dr. Kimberly Richter's Unique Perspective Jul 08, 2014

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Brian McDonough interviews Dr. Kimberly Richter, a professor at University of Kansas Medical Center--Author of "Big Marijuana--Lessons from Big Tobacco" in the New England Journal of Medicine. The United States is divided over legalization of marijuana. Some of the points discussed include individual rights, tax revenue, medical effects, and social benefits and costs of marijuana legalization.

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