Advance care planning (ACP) was identified as a priority in the 2006 final report of the Public Information and Awareness Working Group of the Canadian Strategy on Palliative and End-of-Life Care.1 An important component of ACP is patients’ understanding of their prognoses, which might include...
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Rickettsial Disease Diagnostic Testing and Interpretation
This video provides information on rickettsial disease diagnostic methods for healthcare providers, including what tests are available and when it is most appropriate to collect samples. This video focuses on the use of polymerase chain reaction (or PCR) tests, and the indirect...
COVID-19 Vaccine: Quick Reference Guide for Healthcare Professionals
The table below provides basic information on the proper storage, preparation, and administration of the currently authorized COVID-19 vaccine products in the United States. For additional information and detailed clinical guidance go to the manufacturer’s and CDC’s webpages listed.
Clinical Diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and Vestibular Neuritis
• Assess patients with vertigo for focal neurologic signs and symptoms, sustained substantial headache or neck pain, inability to stand and spontaneous vertical nystagmus.
• Perform the Dix–Hallpike test only for patients with episodes of vertigo less than 2 minutes and no nystagmus at...
Development and Assessment of a Pictographic Pediatric Constipation Action Plan
Objective: To assess the Uniformed Services Constipation Action Plan (USCAP) as an evidence-based, personalized, clinical action tool with pictograms to aid clinicians and families in the management of functional constipation.
Study design: The USCAP...
APOE ɛ4 Allele Testing and Risk of Alzheimer Disease
A 64-year-old man presented with concern about an abnormal genetic test result for apolipoprotein E (APOE) obtained through his primary care physician. He reported forgetfulness and word-finding difficulties for 3 years but performed all activities of daily living independently and was generally...
APOE ɛ4 Allele Testing and Risk of Alzheimer Disease
A 64-year-old man presented with concern about an abnormal genetic test result for apolipoprotein E (APOE) obtained through his primary care physician. He reported forgetfulness and word-finding difficulties for 3 years but performed all activities of daily living independently and was...
How to Obtain a Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimen
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