ABIM Osteoporosis PIM™ Practice Improvement Module Measures Catalogueabimorg
Measures (8) http://www.abim.org/
This catalogue provides information related to the American Board of Internal Medicine’s Osteoporosis Practice
Improvement Module®. It is written in language that addresses the physician who might choose to complete this module, and it
details the specifics of the module. Included is information regarding:
• Purpose and structuring of the module
• Patient inclusion criteria
• Detailed description of the measures
Colonoscopy pim chart questions - American Board of Internal Medicineabimorg
This document contains 36 questions regarding a patient's colonoscopy. The questions address topics like the patient's race, insurance status, medical history, the procedure details, pathological findings, follow up care, and demographic information. The questions are multiple choice or require entering a date or number. The document provides a standardized way to collect important clinical information about a colonoscopy.
The document contains contact information including names, phone numbers, and emails. It also includes brief excerpts about the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system including the heart chambers, valves, conduction system, and blood vessels. The summaries focus on key structures and functions such as the layers of the heart, cardiac cycle, and electrical conduction pathway.
ABIM Care of the Vulnerable Elderly PIM™ Practice Improvement Module Measures...abimorg
American Board of Internal Medicine- Measures (1)- This PIM examines the care you provide to your patients by addressing key processes and outcomes of care for older patients. These are based primarily on guidelines from the American Geriatrics Society.
http://www.abim.org/
ABIM Osteoporosis PIM™ Practice Improvement Module Measures Catalogueabimorg
Measures (8) http://www.abim.org/
This catalogue provides information related to the American Board of Internal Medicine’s Osteoporosis Practice
Improvement Module®. It is written in language that addresses the physician who might choose to complete this module, and it
details the specifics of the module. Included is information regarding:
• Purpose and structuring of the module
• Patient inclusion criteria
• Detailed description of the measures
Colonoscopy pim chart questions - American Board of Internal Medicineabimorg
This document contains 36 questions regarding a patient's colonoscopy. The questions address topics like the patient's race, insurance status, medical history, the procedure details, pathological findings, follow up care, and demographic information. The questions are multiple choice or require entering a date or number. The document provides a standardized way to collect important clinical information about a colonoscopy.
The document contains contact information including names, phone numbers, and emails. It also includes brief excerpts about the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system including the heart chambers, valves, conduction system, and blood vessels. The summaries focus on key structures and functions such as the layers of the heart, cardiac cycle, and electrical conduction pathway.
ABIM Care of the Vulnerable Elderly PIM™ Practice Improvement Module Measures...abimorg
American Board of Internal Medicine- Measures (1)- This PIM examines the care you provide to your patients by addressing key processes and outcomes of care for older patients. These are based primarily on guidelines from the American Geriatrics Society.
http://www.abim.org/
This document provides an overview of electrocardiogram (ECG) basics and interpretation. It discusses the normal conduction pathways in the heart and the components of the ECG waveform. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to analyze rhythm, identify normal sinus rhythm, and diagnose various arrhythmias including premature beats, supraventricular arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, and AV blocks based on heart rate, regularity, P waves, PR interval and QRS duration. Potential causes are outlined for each type of arrhythmia.
Care of the Vulnerable Elderly PIM Chart Questions - American Board of Intern...abimorg
This document contains 107 questions assessing various aspects of care for vulnerable elderly patients. It requests information on patient demographics, medical history, functional status, screening tests, preventive care received, medications, preferences for care, and potential barriers to self-care. The questions address topics like falls risk, mobility, depression screening, vaccination history, and documentation of medical decision makers.
ACEP Clinical Policy
Critical Issues in the Evaluation and Management of Adult Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Seizures
Ann Emerg Med. 2014;63:437-447.
Chronic kidney disease pim chart questions - American Board of Internal Medicineabimorg
This document contains questions from a Chronic Kidney Disease PIM Chart. It asks for patient details like gender, age, race, insurance status, comorbidities, lab results, medications, and lifestyle factors. It also asks about assessing the patient's kidney function and disease stage, managing risk factors, and documenting the care plan. The questions are meant to help physicians evaluate and improve their care of patients with chronic kidney disease.
American Board of Internal Medicine- Measures (2) This PIM examines the care you provide to your patients by addressing key processes and outcomes of chronic kidney disease care based on recommendations of the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative (NKF KDOQI), and Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO).
http://www.abim.org/
2010 Guidelines for Management of Spontaneous ICHSun Yai-Cheng
This document provides guidelines for the management of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. It recommends rapid neuroimaging to distinguish ICH from ischemic stroke and considers additional imaging to identify risk of hematoma expansion. It provides guidance on medical treatment for coagulation disorders and reversal of anticoagulation in ICH patients. The document also makes recommendations on prevention of secondary brain injury, management of elevated blood pressure, and prevention of recurrent ICH.
ABIM Cancer Screening PIM™ Practice Improvement Module Measures Catalogue - A...abimorg
Measures (3) This PIM examines the care you provide to your patients by addressing key processes and outcomes of preventive care based on recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, and the American College of Radiology.
http://www.abim.org/
Use of tPA for the Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke in the ED: ACEP PolicySun Yai-Cheng
ACEP Clinical Policy
Use of Intravenous Tissue Plasminogen Activator for the Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Emergency Department
Ann Emerg Med. 2015;66:322-333
Asthma pim chart questions - American Board of Internal Medicineabimorg
This document contains questions from an asthma patient chart review module. It includes questions about patient demographics, insurance status, asthma severity classification, smoking status, complications, exposures, diagnostic testing and symptoms. The questions are aimed to gather information about risk factors and management of the patient's asthma.
The ECG measures the electrical activity of the heart. Each component of the ECG waveform provides important information about the heart's structure and function. Abnormalities seen on the ECG can help identify arrhythmias, conduction defects, chamber enlargement, ischemia, infarction and other cardiac pathologies. A thorough understanding of normal ECG patterns is required to accurately interpret ECG tracings and diagnose cardiac conditions.
Altered Mental Status and Coma document discusses assessment of consciousness and coma. It introduces the Glasgow Coma Scale for assessment and outlines key components of consciousness including arousal and awareness. It describes anatomical structures involved in consciousness and causes of coma that can result from lesions affecting the reticular activating system or both brain hemispheres. Mnemonics are provided for treatable causes of altered mental status. Evaluation of comatose patients involves assessment of brainstem reflexes, pupils, and eye movements to localize lesions.
This video is a talk by Dr. Prakash Khalap on 19 Mar 2016. Topic "Falls in Elderly". This is part of the HELP Talk series at HELP,Health Education Library for People, the worlds largest free patient education library www.healthlibrary.com.
This document summarizes the history of fluid resuscitation and discusses various resuscitation fluids. It describes the ideal properties of a resuscitation fluid and notes that currently no single fluid exists that meets all criteria. Several types of colloid and crystalloid fluids are discussed, along with major studies investigating their safety and efficacy in different patient populations. The document concludes that isotonic crystalloids are generally appropriate for initial resuscitation, and that specific considerations apply to fluid selection for different categories of patients such as those with sepsis, traumatic brain injury, or burns.
This document discusses hyponatremia, defined as a sodium level below 135 mEq/L. It describes the fluid compartments in the body under normal conditions and with hyponatremia. Causes of hyponatremia include excessive water intake, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, and liver or kidney failure. Symptoms range from nausea and vomiting to seizures and coma. Severe hyponatremia below 115 mEq/L may warrant emergency treatment to correct the sodium level by no more than 1 mEq/L/hour. The document provides extensive details on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of hyponatremia.
This document provides a summary of the IHS HIV Program update from May 2012. It includes:
1) An overview of AI/AN HIV epidemiology statistics such as incidence rates, number of people living with HIV, and AIDS diagnoses.
2) A discussion of new resources for the program including a new HIV epidemiology atlas and the IHS HIV/AIDS website.
3) An overview of current IHS HIV/AIDS Program initiatives funded by the Secretary's Minority AIDS Initiative such as enhanced health IT and clinical services.
4) A discussion of program performance measurement based on national HIV screening guidelines and future plans to expand testing and care linkages.
Comparative Effectiveness of a Multifaceted Intervention to Improve Adherence to Annual Colorectal Cancer Screening in Community Health Centers (RCT)
Présentation de David W. Baker au colloque "Recherche interventionnelle contre le cancer : Réunir chercheurs, décideurs et acteurs de terrain » - 17 et 18 novembre 2014, BnF, Paris
The document discusses setting core indicators for measuring AIDS accountability and progress in African Union Member States from 2015 onwards. It proposes four key indicators: 1) HIV incidence, 2) access to treatment, 3) stigma and discrimination, and 4) HIV testing. Additional cross-cutting indicators on intimate partner violence, financial accountability for health, and governance and public accountability are also recommended. The document provides the rationale and proposed data sources for each indicator. It concludes with a brief overview of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for HIV/AIDS programs.
OHP's Antonio Boone gave this presentation on different prevention continuum examples at the July meeting of the Prevention Committee of the Philadelphia EMA HIV Integrated Planning Council.
This workshop is designed to talk about the impact of STDs on youth under the age of 25. This workshop will discuss the importance of sexual health screenings, partner management, and current data around STD morbidity rates. We will also talk about current STD clinical recommendations for the treatment of gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. Participants will engage in an interactive activity where they will sharpen their skills on effective partner management strategies.
This document provides an overview of electrocardiogram (ECG) basics and interpretation. It discusses the normal conduction pathways in the heart and the components of the ECG waveform. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to analyze rhythm, identify normal sinus rhythm, and diagnose various arrhythmias including premature beats, supraventricular arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, and AV blocks based on heart rate, regularity, P waves, PR interval and QRS duration. Potential causes are outlined for each type of arrhythmia.
Care of the Vulnerable Elderly PIM Chart Questions - American Board of Intern...abimorg
This document contains 107 questions assessing various aspects of care for vulnerable elderly patients. It requests information on patient demographics, medical history, functional status, screening tests, preventive care received, medications, preferences for care, and potential barriers to self-care. The questions address topics like falls risk, mobility, depression screening, vaccination history, and documentation of medical decision makers.
ACEP Clinical Policy
Critical Issues in the Evaluation and Management of Adult Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Seizures
Ann Emerg Med. 2014;63:437-447.
Chronic kidney disease pim chart questions - American Board of Internal Medicineabimorg
This document contains questions from a Chronic Kidney Disease PIM Chart. It asks for patient details like gender, age, race, insurance status, comorbidities, lab results, medications, and lifestyle factors. It also asks about assessing the patient's kidney function and disease stage, managing risk factors, and documenting the care plan. The questions are meant to help physicians evaluate and improve their care of patients with chronic kidney disease.
American Board of Internal Medicine- Measures (2) This PIM examines the care you provide to your patients by addressing key processes and outcomes of chronic kidney disease care based on recommendations of the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative (NKF KDOQI), and Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO).
http://www.abim.org/
2010 Guidelines for Management of Spontaneous ICHSun Yai-Cheng
This document provides guidelines for the management of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. It recommends rapid neuroimaging to distinguish ICH from ischemic stroke and considers additional imaging to identify risk of hematoma expansion. It provides guidance on medical treatment for coagulation disorders and reversal of anticoagulation in ICH patients. The document also makes recommendations on prevention of secondary brain injury, management of elevated blood pressure, and prevention of recurrent ICH.
ABIM Cancer Screening PIM™ Practice Improvement Module Measures Catalogue - A...abimorg
Measures (3) This PIM examines the care you provide to your patients by addressing key processes and outcomes of preventive care based on recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, and the American College of Radiology.
http://www.abim.org/
Use of tPA for the Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke in the ED: ACEP PolicySun Yai-Cheng
ACEP Clinical Policy
Use of Intravenous Tissue Plasminogen Activator for the Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Emergency Department
Ann Emerg Med. 2015;66:322-333
Asthma pim chart questions - American Board of Internal Medicineabimorg
This document contains questions from an asthma patient chart review module. It includes questions about patient demographics, insurance status, asthma severity classification, smoking status, complications, exposures, diagnostic testing and symptoms. The questions are aimed to gather information about risk factors and management of the patient's asthma.
The ECG measures the electrical activity of the heart. Each component of the ECG waveform provides important information about the heart's structure and function. Abnormalities seen on the ECG can help identify arrhythmias, conduction defects, chamber enlargement, ischemia, infarction and other cardiac pathologies. A thorough understanding of normal ECG patterns is required to accurately interpret ECG tracings and diagnose cardiac conditions.
Altered Mental Status and Coma document discusses assessment of consciousness and coma. It introduces the Glasgow Coma Scale for assessment and outlines key components of consciousness including arousal and awareness. It describes anatomical structures involved in consciousness and causes of coma that can result from lesions affecting the reticular activating system or both brain hemispheres. Mnemonics are provided for treatable causes of altered mental status. Evaluation of comatose patients involves assessment of brainstem reflexes, pupils, and eye movements to localize lesions.
This video is a talk by Dr. Prakash Khalap on 19 Mar 2016. Topic "Falls in Elderly". This is part of the HELP Talk series at HELP,Health Education Library for People, the worlds largest free patient education library www.healthlibrary.com.
This document summarizes the history of fluid resuscitation and discusses various resuscitation fluids. It describes the ideal properties of a resuscitation fluid and notes that currently no single fluid exists that meets all criteria. Several types of colloid and crystalloid fluids are discussed, along with major studies investigating their safety and efficacy in different patient populations. The document concludes that isotonic crystalloids are generally appropriate for initial resuscitation, and that specific considerations apply to fluid selection for different categories of patients such as those with sepsis, traumatic brain injury, or burns.
This document discusses hyponatremia, defined as a sodium level below 135 mEq/L. It describes the fluid compartments in the body under normal conditions and with hyponatremia. Causes of hyponatremia include excessive water intake, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, and liver or kidney failure. Symptoms range from nausea and vomiting to seizures and coma. Severe hyponatremia below 115 mEq/L may warrant emergency treatment to correct the sodium level by no more than 1 mEq/L/hour. The document provides extensive details on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of hyponatremia.
This document provides a summary of the IHS HIV Program update from May 2012. It includes:
1) An overview of AI/AN HIV epidemiology statistics such as incidence rates, number of people living with HIV, and AIDS diagnoses.
2) A discussion of new resources for the program including a new HIV epidemiology atlas and the IHS HIV/AIDS website.
3) An overview of current IHS HIV/AIDS Program initiatives funded by the Secretary's Minority AIDS Initiative such as enhanced health IT and clinical services.
4) A discussion of program performance measurement based on national HIV screening guidelines and future plans to expand testing and care linkages.
Comparative Effectiveness of a Multifaceted Intervention to Improve Adherence to Annual Colorectal Cancer Screening in Community Health Centers (RCT)
Présentation de David W. Baker au colloque "Recherche interventionnelle contre le cancer : Réunir chercheurs, décideurs et acteurs de terrain » - 17 et 18 novembre 2014, BnF, Paris
The document discusses setting core indicators for measuring AIDS accountability and progress in African Union Member States from 2015 onwards. It proposes four key indicators: 1) HIV incidence, 2) access to treatment, 3) stigma and discrimination, and 4) HIV testing. Additional cross-cutting indicators on intimate partner violence, financial accountability for health, and governance and public accountability are also recommended. The document provides the rationale and proposed data sources for each indicator. It concludes with a brief overview of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for HIV/AIDS programs.
OHP's Antonio Boone gave this presentation on different prevention continuum examples at the July meeting of the Prevention Committee of the Philadelphia EMA HIV Integrated Planning Council.
This workshop is designed to talk about the impact of STDs on youth under the age of 25. This workshop will discuss the importance of sexual health screenings, partner management, and current data around STD morbidity rates. We will also talk about current STD clinical recommendations for the treatment of gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. Participants will engage in an interactive activity where they will sharpen their skills on effective partner management strategies.
This guide provides program managers with information and tools to plan, implement, and evaluate HIV testing and linkage programs in non-clinical settings. It emphasizes the importance of such programs in identifying undiagnosed individuals and linking them to care. The guide was developed with input from experts in health departments and community-based organizations. It covers topics such as targeting high-risk groups, implementing testing strategies, ensuring quality assurance, and evaluating programs. Appendices include a glossary, list of resources, and templates to support non-clinical HIV testing and linkage efforts.
Tupac introduces index testing to Shakur, a recently diagnosed HIV-positive client. Shakur agrees to provide contact information for partner notification (1). Tupac conducts an intimate partner violence risk assessment for each named partner (2). With Shakur's consent, Tupac will contact the partners to inform them of their potential exposure and offer HIV testing (3).
OVC_HIVSTAT and Linkages to Care for Strengthened Collection, Analysis, and U...MEASURE Evaluation
This webinar focused on explaining the HIV Risk Assessment cascade and how it is related to OVC_HIVSTAT disaggregates. The presenters also provided guidance for how OVC_HIVSTAT data can be analyzed to enhance program outcomes.
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The document discusses guidelines for starting HIV treatment and expanding testing and treatment efforts. It makes three key points:
1) Current guidelines recommend treating HIV when CD4 counts are below 350 or if patients have symptoms, and there is debate around treating above 500 CD4 counts.
2) Expanding universal, opt-out testing could increase the number of diagnosed patients by 25-50%, but there are concerns about the healthcare system's capacity to care for more patients.
3) Ensuring access to both medications and qualified providers will be important to providing effective HIV care for all patients.
NTTAP Webinar Series - June 7, 2023: Integrating HIV Care into Training and E...CHC Connecticut
In order for health centers to provide compassionate and respectful HIV prevention, care, and treatment in comprehensive primary care settings, the clinical workforce must be knowledgeable, confident, and competent in their ability to do so.
We’ll explore the need to integrate HIV care into training and education for the clinical care team, as well as educational models to train the next generation. Using Community Health Center Inc.’s Center for Key Populations Fellowship for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) as a framework for best practices, experts will discuss how to implement specialty care for key populations in your training programs. Additionally, participants will gain awareness of the importance of training the clinical workforce on key population competencies in HIV programs (e.g. HCV, MOUD, LGBTQI+ health, homelessness, and harm reduction).
1) The document discusses health inequalities in cancer screening programs. It notes that uptake rates tend to be lower for populations experiencing economic deprivation, belonging to minority ethnic groups, or having disabilities.
2) Data is presented showing gaps in life expectancy between deprived and affluent areas of up to 9 years for males. Screening coverage and outcomes also tend to be lower for disadvantaged groups.
3) Actions are proposed to improve accessibility of screening for people with disabilities or severe mental illness through targeted outreach and accommodations. Establishing collaborations through online platforms and sharing work at program board meetings is encouraged.
This study evaluated the performance of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) compared to ELISA for HIV screening. A total of 787 patient sera were tested using three different RDTs and ELISA, with western blot as the reference standard. The first RDT missed identifying 9 HIV-positive samples that ELISA correctly identified, giving the RDT a sensitivity of 77.5% compared to ELISA. The RDT also had 5 false positive results, giving it a specificity of 99.3% compared to ELISA. While the study provides the sensitivity and specificity of the RDT compared to ELISA, it does not provide confidence intervals for the results. The population studied represents asymptomatic individuals seeking HIV screening, so the results could likely be applied to screening
The HIV intervention plan aims to address the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Prince George's County - pediatric HIV. It analyzes HIV case data by age, race, CD4 diagnosis, and ZIP code. The plan involves focus groups to understand prevention needs. It establishes program goals and objectives to educate about transmission risks and promote safe behaviors. Outcomes will evaluate behavior changes and collaboration. The coalition formed, called the HIV Prevention Coalition, brings together stakeholders to develop a broad HIV prevention campaign.
This document provides information about partner services (PS) for HIV care. It defines PS as health department services that assist people living with HIV in notifying their sexual and needle-sharing partners about potential HIV/STD exposure. The goals of PS are to identify undiagnosed individuals, link them to testing and care, and interrupt disease transmission. Studies show PS effectively identifies new cases - on average finding 67% of partners and diagnosing 20% of those tested as positive. The document outlines the provider's role in referring patients to PS and how health departments conduct confidential partner notification through trained disease investigation specialists.
Hiv prevention and care program 101 3 5-12Jordan Selha
The document provides an overview of HIV prevention and care funding in Iowa. It discusses:
1) The two main federal agencies that provide funding - CDC and HRSA. HRSA's Ryan White program (Part B) provides care services in Iowa.
2) Iowa receives CDC prevention funding which supports counseling/testing, partner services, health education, and planning. HRSA's Ryan White Part B funds care, treatment, and the AIDS Drug Assistance Program in Iowa.
3) The document reviews goals, requirements, and components of CDC's category A prevention funding for health departments.
Global Medical Cures™ | HIV TESTING IN USA
DISCLAIMER-
Global Medical Cures™ does not offer any medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or recommendations. Only your healthcare provider/physician can offer you information and recommendations for you to decide about your healthcare choices.
This document summarizes research on quality of life for bladder cancer patients. Quantitative studies found that muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients reported worse quality of life and more symptoms than non-muscle-invasive patients. Both groups experienced problems with urinary and sexual symptoms. Qualitative interviews found patients endorsed having a navigator to help with treatment, monitoring, and managing symptoms. Future research plans include developing a bladder cancer navigation intervention and studying quality of life and distress over time. The goal is to improve survivorship care through tailored interventions.
In this global pandemic, IBD patients and their healthcare providers from around the world share similar fears and concerns. SECURE-IBD is an international database to monitor and report on COVID-19 in IBD patients. By working across borders, we are learning how factors like age, other conditions, and IBD treatments impact COVID-19 outcomes. This slide deck also shares information about other research efforts that are ongoing to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on IBD patients.
The Foundation would like to thank AbbVie Inc., Genentech, Inc., Gilead Sciences, Inc., Janssen Biotech, Inc., Shire, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., sponsors of our COVID-19 materials. Additional support is provided through the Foundation’s annual giving program and individual donors.
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This document provides information about HIV/AIDS in the Philippines. It discusses basics of HIV including transmission methods, prevention strategies, and the Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act (RA 11166). Some key points include:
- As of 2022, there have been over 110,000 reported cumulative HIV cases in the Philippines since 1984.
- Risky behaviors often start in youth aged 14-18 while protective behaviors like condom use are adopted later.
- RA 11166 aims to expand HIV testing, ensure treatment access, prohibit discrimination, and provide benefits to people living with HIV.
- The document emphasizes strategies to prevent transmission like abstinence, mutual monogamy, condom use, education, and early testing
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The questionnaire contains 17 questions to gather data on preventing patient falls in hospitals. The questions are divided into two sections: demographics including age, gender, and education; and questions related to patient falls such as their concerns about falling, history of falls, participation in fall prevention programs, medication side effects, and guidance from doctors on fall prevention.
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The Role of Physician Specialty Board Certification Status in the Quality Mov...abimorg
Jama article- QUALITY OF CARE Continues
to dominate the health
policy agenda. Originally
engendered by the now
multiple reports of the Institute of Medicine
(IOM) on quality of care,1 in particular
on patient safety,2 and given new
impetus by ongoing reports concerning
the variable effectiveness of care
provided by hospitals and physicians,
3,4 the quality movement has expanding
momentum. Perhaps most important,
high-quality medical care has
become a significant objective for US
business, as motivated employers make
the point that value purchasing should
be as much a rule for medical care as it
is for other areas of industry.
Relationship Between Physician Certification and Healthcare Quality and Prese...abimorg
The paper, by authors affiliated with the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), summarizes how
board certification is related to quality, reveals that the public views certification as an essential marker of
physician quality, and describes how certification is becoming more comprehensive. The authors
conclude that board certification should be among the key evidence-based measures used to pursue
physician quality improvement.
http://www.abim.org/
This document provides information about resources from the American Board of Internal Medicine's Academic Affairs department to support medical training programs. It outlines several tools and programs to help programs with faculty development, education assessment of trainees, including:
1) A faculty development course to train faculty in competency-based assessment of residents across six general competencies.
2) Practice Improvement Modules to help programs document activity in competencies and earn credit for Maintenance of Certification.
3) FasTrack online system to track evaluations of clinical competence for residents and fellows.
4) Research on the impact of assessment tools and external factors on training quality.
Education associate - American Board of Internal Medicineabimorg
The Education Associate for Academic Affairs is responsible for coordinating educational product development, serving as the primary liaison for academic and educational societies, performing program evaluation for educational activities, assisting with the coordination of the hospital visit program, coordinate preparation of materials for medical society meetings and assist the Vice President of Academic Affairs. This individual reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and functions with considerable independence. http://www.abim.org/
Director of communication - American Board of Internal Medicineabimorg
The Director of Communications will develop, implement, and evaluate the annual communications plan for the ABIM Foundation across different audiences. They will manage print and digital collateral, online content, and disseminate Foundation products. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of communications experience in a nonprofit, strong writing skills, and the ability to build relationships and position communications strategically and tactically.
Director clinical measurement - American Board of Internal Medicineabimorg
The Director of Clinical Measurement works closely with ABIM staff and committees to develop, to maintain and to support the clinical performance measures in ABIM PIMs and related products and programs. ABIM PIMs currently encompass over 600 quality measures and supporting materials, including the chart survey, patient survey, physician report, measure catalogues, and educational information and links. The Director of Clinical Measurement will be responsible for clinical guidance and policy to ensure that ABIM’s measures effectively and appropriately advance the goals of our Certification and MOC programs, as well as external outreach to ensure ABIM’s measures are strategically entered into the public domain and harmonized effectively with those of other measurement organizations. The Director of Clinical Measurement will develop criteria, protocols, procedures, and tools to implement ABIM measures strategy with input from the ABIM Board and staff. The Director of Clinical Measurement will work closely with ABIM’s clinical content and psychometric staff, and physician expert panels to ensure ABIM’s measures strategy is implemented in a uniform manner. The Director of Clinical Measurement reports to the Director, Medical Informatics. http://www.abim.org/
IHI LAUNCHES NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE MEDICAL HARM IN U.S. HOSPITALS, BUIL...abimorg
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is launching a national campaign called the 5 Million Lives Campaign to reduce medical harm in U.S. hospitals. The campaign aims to prevent 5 million incidents of patient harm over 24 months by encouraging hospitals to adopt 12 evidence-based practices and interventions. IHI estimates that 15 million incidents of patient harm occur in U.S. hospitals each year based on studies showing 40-50 incidents of harm occur per 100 admissions. The campaign has the support of several leading healthcare organizations and aims to enroll 4,000 hospitals to participate.
The article discusses the forces driving recertification in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). It provides background on the ABIM's history and role, and explains the ABIM's Continuous Professional Development (CPD) recertification process, which consists of 4 components to meet standards set by the American Board of Medical Specialties: 1) verifying credentials and license, 2) completing self-assessment modules, 3) passing a secure exam, and 4) participating in practice improvement activities. The ABIM works with medical societies to improve the CPD process and ensure it is relevant for practicing internists. Maintaining certification demonstrates physicians' commitment to competency and quality.
1) The Gallup Organization conducted a survey of 1001 adults on their views of physician credentialing and board certification.
2) When asked if they would find a new doctor if their current doctor's board certification expired, over half said they would be very likely to switch doctors.
3) When given a choice between a board-certified doctor or a non-board certified doctor recommended by a friend, 75% opted for the board-certified physician.
About ABIM - American Board of Internal Medicineabimorg
http://www.abim.org/about/default.aspx
Established in 1936, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) has worked to ensure the quality of our nation’s health care by certifying
physicians who practice internal medicine and one
or more of its 19 subspecialties – which constitute
one in four practicing physicians. ABIM is not a membership society, educational institution or licensing body, but a non-profit, independent physician evaluation organization committed to continuously improving the profession for the public good.
INTERNAL MEDICINE ORGANIZATIONS SURVEY INTERNISTS ON MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICA...abimorg
A survey of internists—physicians practicing internal
medicine—whose board certification was up for renewal in December 2002 found that the most
common reasons for participating in recertification or Maintenance of Certification (MOC) were
to maintain professional image and update knowledge. The survey findings report that 59 percent
of general internists and 60 percent of subspecialists participated to maintain their professional
image. Additionally, 51 percent of general internists and 60 percent of subspecialists participated
to update their medical knowledge. http://www.abim.org/moc/
Clinical supervision walkthrough - American Board of Internal Medicineabimorg
This module will help you as a supervising attending to improve the quality of care your
trainees provide to their patients and help trainees to improve their clinical skills. A large
body of research evidence has demonstrated trainees lack competence in the important
clinical skills of medical interviewing, physical examination and informed decision making. http://www.abim.org/
Interventional Cardiology Maintenance of Certification Examination Blueprint ...abimorg
The exam is designed to evaluate the extent of the candidate's knowledge and clinical judgment in the
areas in which an interventional cardiologist should demonstrate a high level of competence.
Expertise in the broad domain of interventional cardiology will be assessed, including diagnosis and
management of both common and rare conditions that have important consequences for patients and
understanding and integration of results of significant clinical trials. http://www.abim.org/specialty/interventional-cardiology.aspx
The practice of internal medicine faces many challenges from a dynamic health care environment
in which advancing biomedical science must be linked with meaningful, coordinated care
delivery. Sound clinical judgment is especially important when care and treatment are being
coordinated between outpatient and inpatient settings, or between internists and subspecialists
in the same setting.
Muktapishti is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Shoditha Mukta (Purified Pearl), is believed to help regulate thyroid function and reduce symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to its cooling and balancing properties. Clinical evidence on its efficacy remains limited, necessitating further research to validate its therapeutic benefits.
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/kqbnxVAZs-0
- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/SINlygW1Mpc
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Basavarajeeyam is a Sreshta Sangraha grantha (Compiled book ), written by Neelkanta kotturu Basavaraja Virachita. It contains 25 Prakaranas, First 24 Chapters related to Rogas& 25th to Rasadravyas.
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Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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