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401. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2013 - In addition, the majority of US health insurers do not cover hormone replacement therapy or sexual reassignment … general, transgender persons who have not undergone gender-affirmative surgeries or used hormonal therapy … However, for those patients who have undergone surgery or hormonal treatments, screening recommendations … includes a section emphasizing the areas of special consideration in which transgender-related medical treatments … Endocrine treatment of transsexual people: a review of treatment regimens, outcomes, and adverse effects

402. Diagnosing HIV-It Doesn't Take a Brain Surgeon | PSNet
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     January 01, 2018 - the median time from HIV seroconversion to the development of AIDS is between 8 and 11 years without treatment … or opportunistic infection prophylaxis are started on appropriate treatments before presenting with … when there were profound stigma and other consequences associated with HIV testing, and no effective treatments … clinicians and easier to put into practice, and helps normalize testing for HIV in an era with effective treatments … Follow-Up Phone Call March 1, 2012 WebM&M Cases Treatment

403. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 02, 2020 - Breast cancer treatment delays by socioeconomic and health care access latent classes in Black and White … Breast cancer treatment delays by socioeconomic and health care access latent classes in Black and White … - classes-black-and Delays in treatment pose a significant threat to patient safety. … The authors examined contribution of time to treatment and treatment duration on racial and ethnic disparities … and prolonged treatment duration more often than White women.

404. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     August 23, 2023 - Cognitive biases and moral characteristics of healthcare workers and their treatment approach for persons … Cognitive biases and moral characteristics of healthcare workers and their treatment approach for persons … Cognitive biases can influence treatment approach at the end of life. … treatment) were associated with clinician cognitive biases in acute care settings for patients with … Representativeness, availability, and anchoring biases were associated with treatment approach in this

405. Defensive Medicine: "Glowing" with Pain | PSNet
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     November 01, 2012 - component of the growing health care bill may be the expenses associated with unnecessary medical tests, treatments … Positive defensive medicine, as in this case, occurs when physicians provide excess diagnostic testing, treatment … guidelines within health care systems may allow providers to follow clear pathways for diagnostic tests and treatments

406. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2004 - Lastly, diagnostic and therapeutic errors account for approximately 10% of post-discharge adverse events … The frequency of diagnostic and therapeutic errors may be underestimated. … On the other hand, if the diarrhea is picked up early and the patient responds to treatment, it will … or large numbers of medications, and patients with multiple diagnoses who have received intensive treatments … questions BEFORE you leave Do you understand why you were hospitalized, what your diagnosis is, and what treatments

407. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     March 25, 2020 - Analysis of patient-physician concordance in the understanding of chemotherapy treatment plans among … Analysis of patient-physician concordance in the understanding of chemotherapy treatment plans among … Effective communication between patients and physicians is essential to ensuring treatment adherence … This cross-sectional study measured agreement in treatment plan understanding between oncology patients … Patients commonly did not understand the planned duration of their treatment or the important toxic

408. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2022 - Delays in diagnosis, treatment, and surgery: root causes, actions taken, and recommendations for healthcare … Delays in diagnosis, treatment, and surgery: root causes, actions taken, and recommendations for healthcare … Delays in diagnosis and treatment can lead to poor outcomes for patients. … reviewed root cause analysis (RCA) reports to identify factors contributing to delays in diagnosis and treatment … Of the 163 RCAs identified, 73% reflected delays in treatment, 15% reflected delays in diagnosis, and

409. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2020 - Associations between stopping prescriptions for opioids, length of opioid treatment, and overdose or … Associations between stopping prescriptions for opioids, length of opioid treatment, and overdose or … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/associations-between-stopping-prescriptions-opioids-length-opioid-treatment … Researchers found an increased risk of death from overdose or suicide regardless of the length of treatment … ; the risk of death increased with longer treatment duration.

410. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     November 09, 2022 - Patients who die by suicide: a study of treatment patterns and patient safety incidents in Norway. … Patients who die by suicide: a study of treatment patterns and patient safety incidents in Norway. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patients-who-die-suicide-study-treatment-patterns-and-patient-safety-incidents … This study examined treatment patterns among patients undergoing inpatient or outpatient psychiatric … treatment who died by suicide.

411. The Wrongful Resuscitation | PSNet
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     October 12, 2012 - After his recovery, he completed a DNR (do not resuscitate) form signifying his desire to avoid such treatment … In a review of 17 narratives from the Study to Understand Prognoses and Preferences for Risks of Treatments … However, when the advanced directives were recognized, they influenced treatment decisions in 86% of … Does the patient have preferences that should help guide his or her treatment decisions? … The study to understand prognoses and preferences for outcomes and risks of treatments (SUPPORT).

412. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     November 10, 2021 - Health disparities: impact of health disparities and treatment decision-making biases on cancer adverse … Health disparities: impact of health disparities and treatment decision- making biases on cancer adverse … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-disparities-impact-health-disparities-and-treatment-decision-making … This review outlines the impact of health disparities and treatment decision-making biases (implicit … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/unequal-treatment-confronting-racial-and-ethnic-disparities-health-care

413. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     October 09, 2024 - Diagnostic discordance, uncertainty, and treatment ambiguity in community-acquired pneumonia: a national … Diagnostic discordance, uncertainty, and treatment ambiguity in community-acquired pneumonia: a national … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/diagnostic-discordance-uncertainty-and-treatment-ambiguity-community- acquired-pneumonia … An accurate diagnosis of pneumonia ensures that appropriate treatment can be administered in a timely … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/diagnostic-discordance-uncertainty-and-treatment-ambiguity-community-acquired-pneumonia

414. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 13, 2023 - Defining the landscape of patient harm after osteopathic manipulative treatment: synthesis of an adverse … Defining the landscape of patient harm after osteopathic manipulative treatment: synthesis of an adverse … BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 2023;23(1):407. doi:10.1186/s12906-023-04230-2. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/defining-landscape-patient-harm-after-osteopathic-manipulative-treatment … In this analysis of 23 studies evaluating osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), researchers estimate

415. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2018 - The use of corticosteroid therapy in the primary treatment of malignancies (e.g., lymphoma [1] and multiple … Nonetheless, such treatments come at a significant risk of adverse effects. … Even short-term therapy with corticosteroids can induce fluid retention, hyperglycemia, agitated and … Specific prophylactic approaches to reduce immunosuppression-related adverse effects include treatments … Prevention of osteoporosis (including prophylactic bisphosphonate or teriparatide therapy along with

416. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     February 16, 2022 - Association of adverse events in opioid addiction treatment with quality measure for continuity of … Association of adverse events in opioid addiction treatment with quality measure for continuity of pharmacotherapy … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-adverse-events-opioid-addiction-treatment-quality-measure- … continuity Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is increasingly used to treat opioid use disorder (OUD … scores of MAT continuity (percentage of patients with OUD who had at least 180 days of continuous treatment

417. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 16, 2020 - Miscarriage treatment-related morbidities and adverse events in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers … Miscarriage treatment-related morbidities and adverse events in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/miscarriage-treatment-related-morbidities-and-adverse-events-hospitals- … This study compared miscarriage treatment-related morbidity and adverse events among hospitals, ambulatory … in hospitals than ASCs or office-based settings, study findings do not support limiting miscarriage treatment

418. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 14, 2022 - What do patients and their carers do to support the safety of cancer treatment and care? … What do patients and their carers do to support the safety of cancer treatment and care? … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/what-do-patients-and-their-carers-do-support-safety-cancer-treatment-and … - care-scoping-review Patient and caregiver engagement in medical treatment can promote safety. … explored the qualitive research regarding how patients and caregivers engage in safety during cancer treatment

419. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/74199/psn-pdf
     January 01, 2022 - Association of differences in treatment intensification, missed visits, and scheduled follow-up interval … Association of differences in treatment intensification, missed visits, and scheduled follow-up interval … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-differences-treatment-intensification-missed-visits-and-scheduled … Findings suggest racial and ethnic inequities in treatment intensification may be associated with more … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-disparities-impact-health-disparities-and-treatment-decision-making-biases-cancer

420. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     May 13, 2020 - Recommendations of individualized medical treatment and common adverse events management for lung cancer … Recommendations of individualized medical treatment and common adverse events management for lung cancer … This article provides recommendations for alternative treatment for lung cancer patients undergoing … chemotherapy and other targeted therapies. … The authors also suggest approaches to managing treatment-related adverse events outside the hospital