Guidance on completing a PCP
... Can the patient’s problem be TREATED with medication? What are the ACTUAL and/or POTENTIAL problems or risks when using this medication? (in general, and specifically in relation to your patient) There are 7 main categories of medication-related problem which can be identified by assessing wheth ...
... Can the patient’s problem be TREATED with medication? What are the ACTUAL and/or POTENTIAL problems or risks when using this medication? (in general, and specifically in relation to your patient) There are 7 main categories of medication-related problem which can be identified by assessing wheth ...
What is Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)?
... noted by patient and/or family. This includes blood tests (to exclude other causes of MCI like thyroid or kidney disease), MRI scan of the brain (to look for causes such as strokes or tumors), neurological examination (to look for motor and sensory signs that could be associated with disorders like ...
... noted by patient and/or family. This includes blood tests (to exclude other causes of MCI like thyroid or kidney disease), MRI scan of the brain (to look for causes such as strokes or tumors), neurological examination (to look for motor and sensory signs that could be associated with disorders like ...
Emmett, Sarah - American Academy of Optometry
... eyes with photophobia and mucous discharge. After examination, treatment and multiple follow up visits the diagnosis of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is made. ...
... eyes with photophobia and mucous discharge. After examination, treatment and multiple follow up visits the diagnosis of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is made. ...
Seizures and EEG
... • Aura involves epigastric rising=seen with temporal onset • Loss of consciousness=complex partial • Loss of speech, aphasia=left hemisphere dominant for speech • Eyes look to right=spread of seizure to left frontal eye field ...
... • Aura involves epigastric rising=seen with temporal onset • Loss of consciousness=complex partial • Loss of speech, aphasia=left hemisphere dominant for speech • Eyes look to right=spread of seizure to left frontal eye field ...
Neurologic Investigations
... Histopathologic examination of a biopsy specimen of a weak muscle can indicate whether the underlying weakness is neurogenic or myopathic in origin. Examination of a muscle biopsy specimen may also permit certain inflammatory diseases of muscle, such as polymyositis, to be recognized and treated ...
... Histopathologic examination of a biopsy specimen of a weak muscle can indicate whether the underlying weakness is neurogenic or myopathic in origin. Examination of a muscle biopsy specimen may also permit certain inflammatory diseases of muscle, such as polymyositis, to be recognized and treated ...
Patients Rights and Responsibilities
... 1. To provide full information about his/her illness or problem, current health, all current medications/dietary supplements, and any allergies or sensitivities to allow proper evaluation and treatment in order to ensure optimal care. 2. To ask sufficient questions to ensure appropriate comprehensio ...
... 1. To provide full information about his/her illness or problem, current health, all current medications/dietary supplements, and any allergies or sensitivities to allow proper evaluation and treatment in order to ensure optimal care. 2. To ask sufficient questions to ensure appropriate comprehensio ...
What Is Meniere`s Disease?
... infections in the past, inflammations of the eye, an autoimmune disorder or allergy, or ear surgery in the past. You may be asked questions about your general health, such as whether you have diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, thyroid, neurologic or emotional disorders. Tests may ...
... infections in the past, inflammations of the eye, an autoimmune disorder or allergy, or ear surgery in the past. You may be asked questions about your general health, such as whether you have diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, thyroid, neurologic or emotional disorders. Tests may ...
Morbidity & Mortality Rounds
... • Blocks formation of free radicals derived from the oxidative metabolism of Dopamine • Able to protect mice from the effects of MPTP (druginduced PD) • RCT’s have shown that selegiline delays disability and appears to slow the progression of symptoms in previously untreated PD. • Whether this means ...
... • Blocks formation of free radicals derived from the oxidative metabolism of Dopamine • Able to protect mice from the effects of MPTP (druginduced PD) • RCT’s have shown that selegiline delays disability and appears to slow the progression of symptoms in previously untreated PD. • Whether this means ...
Diarrhoea and Vomiting
... 2.1.1 Norovirus is the most common cause of infectious gastroenteritis (diarrhoea and vomiting) in England and Wales. The illness is generally mild and people usually recover fully within 2-3 days; there are no long term effects that result from being infected. Infections can occur at any age. The ...
... 2.1.1 Norovirus is the most common cause of infectious gastroenteritis (diarrhoea and vomiting) in England and Wales. The illness is generally mild and people usually recover fully within 2-3 days; there are no long term effects that result from being infected. Infections can occur at any age. The ...
Pocket guide on first aid for Disaster Management Introduction "First
... unresponsive patient. The most common mnemonic used to remember the procedure for this is ABC, which stands for Airway, Breathing and Circulation. In order to preserve life, all persons require to have an open airway - a clear passage where air can move in through the mouth or nose through the phary ...
... unresponsive patient. The most common mnemonic used to remember the procedure for this is ABC, which stands for Airway, Breathing and Circulation. In order to preserve life, all persons require to have an open airway - a clear passage where air can move in through the mouth or nose through the phary ...
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... family teaching about how to manage the physiologic and life changes resulting from injury. • The process of rehabilitation begins immediately and the primary objective of care is to assist the patient in achieving an optimum level of physical and mental function within the limits of the disability. ...
... family teaching about how to manage the physiologic and life changes resulting from injury. • The process of rehabilitation begins immediately and the primary objective of care is to assist the patient in achieving an optimum level of physical and mental function within the limits of the disability. ...
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
... 5. Pregnancy, sexual trauma, STD regardless of her “reported “ sexual history 6. Look for PCOS such as acne, hirsutism, ...
... 5. Pregnancy, sexual trauma, STD regardless of her “reported “ sexual history 6. Look for PCOS such as acne, hirsutism, ...
Cerebral and Sinus Vein Thrombosis
... the existing clot(s) from getting bigger and new clots from forming. The body’s own clot-dissolving system then slowly, over weeks and months, works on dissolving the existing clots. Clot busting drugs (known as fibrinolytic drugs) are typically not given, because they may increase the risk of bleed ...
... the existing clot(s) from getting bigger and new clots from forming. The body’s own clot-dissolving system then slowly, over weeks and months, works on dissolving the existing clots. Clot busting drugs (known as fibrinolytic drugs) are typically not given, because they may increase the risk of bleed ...
Cerebral and Sinus Vein Thrombosis
... the existing clot(s) from getting bigger and new clots from forming. The body’s own clot-dissolving system then slowly, over weeks and months, works on dissolving the existing clots. Clot busting drugs (known as fibrinolytic drugs) are typically not given, because they may increase the risk of bleed ...
... the existing clot(s) from getting bigger and new clots from forming. The body’s own clot-dissolving system then slowly, over weeks and months, works on dissolving the existing clots. Clot busting drugs (known as fibrinolytic drugs) are typically not given, because they may increase the risk of bleed ...
Functional neurological disorders
... often tempted to dive in to questions about depression, anxiety, stress or abuse because they have been conditioned to believe that this is the right thing to do. It is actually not necessary to ask the patient about their mood and levels of anxiety, either to make a diagnosis or to begin treatment. ...
... often tempted to dive in to questions about depression, anxiety, stress or abuse because they have been conditioned to believe that this is the right thing to do. It is actually not necessary to ask the patient about their mood and levels of anxiety, either to make a diagnosis or to begin treatment. ...
brain injury 101 : a guide for the individual and
... Cognitive impairments often impact the skills required to do normal daily activities, such as attending to personal hygiene, dressing, eating, working, homemaking, learning, and managing finances. Typically, the individual who has experienced a moderate to severe brain injury initially requires at l ...
... Cognitive impairments often impact the skills required to do normal daily activities, such as attending to personal hygiene, dressing, eating, working, homemaking, learning, and managing finances. Typically, the individual who has experienced a moderate to severe brain injury initially requires at l ...
Chapter 43 - Revsworld
... • Keep on-scene time to a minimum. • Request an early response of ALS personnel to the scene or consider an ALS intercept. • If spinal injury is suspected, maintain manual in-line stabilization until the patient is secured to a long backboard • Establish and maintain an open airway. ...
... • Keep on-scene time to a minimum. • Request an early response of ALS personnel to the scene or consider an ALS intercept. • If spinal injury is suspected, maintain manual in-line stabilization until the patient is secured to a long backboard • Establish and maintain an open airway. ...
Adapting Your Community for Residents with Parkinson`s Disease
... patient/family for specific timing for PD medications ...
... patient/family for specific timing for PD medications ...