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The Complete Diabetes Organizer's Tips for Clinicians Oct 29, 2013

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Host Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Susan Weiner, a dietician based in Long Island, NY and author of The Complete Diabetes Organizer: Your Guide to a Less Stressful and More Manageable Diabetes Life. Their discussion offers tips for clinicians to better help their patients with this chronic condition.

Win, Lose, or Draw: Treating Sports Injuries in Primary Care Sep 10, 2013

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Discussing ways in which general practitioners can "tackle" common sports injuries in practice is Dr. James Andrews, an orthopedic surgeon who practices in Birmingham, Alabama at the Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center. He also serves as the team doctor for Alabama, Auburn, and the NFL's Washington Redskins. Dr. Andrews is arguably the most renowned orthopedic surgeon in his profession for knee, elbow, and shoulder injuries; his roster of professional athlete patients has included Michael Jordan, Jack Nicklaus, Emmitt Smith, Charles Barkley, Robert Griffin III, Roger Clemens, and Brett Favre.

Perspectives on Cosmetic Medicine's Emergence in Primary Care Sep 09, 2013

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Host Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Dr. Steven Davis, Chief of Plastic Surgery at Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Cherry Hill and Washington Township Divisions, and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at UMDNJ and PCOM. Their discussion centers on the emerging roles of cosmetic surgery in primary care, including the risks versus benefits in providing basic cosmetic procedures for patients in general practice.

Updates on Lyme Disease Sep 09, 2013

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Roughly 300,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year. However, despite this surprisingly high incidence, Lyme disease doesn't always present in the same way and co-infections with other tick-borne illnesses frequently occur, complicating the diagnosis. Dr. Kathleen Spreen, author of the recently published Compendium of Tick-Borne Disease-A Thousand Pearls, shares insights on common clinical misconceptions about Lyme Disease as well as her experiences in life and practice which propelled the creation of this important resource.

Managing Pain Complaints in Primary Care Jul 30, 2013

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Host Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr. David Lubarsky, Chief Medical and System Integration Officer and Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management at University of Miami Health System. Their topic of discussion is the dilemma of pain complaints and how to evaluate legitimate chronic pain, medication-seeking behaviors, or combinations of the two. Dr. Lubarsky also speaks on when to consider alternatives to prescription narcotics, as well as the right time to refer patients to pain specialists.

Envisioning Quality Care in an Integrated Health System Jul 24, 2013

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

In the field of primary care, changing practice standards demand unique approaches from today's and tomorrow's generations of physicians. Dr. Khuram R Ghumman, MD, MPH, Medical Director of the Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Enfield, CT, discusses his perspectives and expectations of the shifting healthcare landscape from a primary care point of view.

Voices of Experience: How To Speak About Medicine Jul 23, 2013

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Joining Dr. Brian McDonough is Dr. Tom Linden, the Glaxo Wellcome Distinguished Professor of Medical Journalism at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Linden directs the Medical & Science Journalism Program, one of the nation's first master's programs in medical journalism. He is also the author of "The New York Times Reader: Health & Medicine," a compendium of more than 50 stories featuring condensed interviews with Times reporters and a how-to manual for aspiring medical and health reporters.

The Psychology of Eating Disorders and Chemical Sensory Dysfunction Jul 16, 2013

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Marcia Pelchat, physiological psychologist and Associate Member of the Monell Chemical Senses Center, discusses her research on the neuroscience and behavioral psychology of eating disorders, from picky eating to food addiction. She also describes current recovery methods for patients with recent-onset anosmia, or loss of the sense of smell.

The Patient-Centered Medical Home: Does It Work for Primary Care? Jun 26, 2013

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

The Patient-Centered Medical Home is a frequently discussed model for improving general practice, but converting from an ideal to a practical reality has been difficult for many clinicians on the front lines of care. Speaking on the triumphs and setbacks of this transitional period in practice is Dr. Hugh Bonner, Associate Director of the Saint Francis Family Medical Residency Program and past-president of the Delaware Academy of Family Physicians.

Ethical Issues Across the Primary Care Spectrum Jun 18, 2013

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Host Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Dr. Arthur Caplan, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics and Director of the Division of Medical Ethics at New York University's Langone Medical Center. Their topics of discussion include technological advancements, changes in care across the age spectrum, and medicolegal issues in modern practice management.

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