In this months survey, we asked:
For how many of your patients does affordability compel you to offer sub-optimal treatment?
We welcome your comments below; selected comments will be included in the article when it appears in our May edition.
Our April Edition of Modern Medicine is available online.
Is the HPCSA succeeding in its mandate? – Find out in our next Snap Survey, where we asked the question: “Do you think the HPCSA is adequately fulfilling its mandate to serve and protect the public and provide guidance to registered healthcare practitioners?“
Other features in this edition:
Ethics | COPD | Pain | Lung Cancer | Breast Cancer | Thrombosis
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Calf Vein Thrombosis and Superficial Venous Thrombosis: Advice on Management
Calf Vein Thrombosis and Superficial Venous Thrombosis: Advice on Management – MM1404
Venous thrombotic problems are common in clinical practice. Management guidelines for DVT and pulmonary embolism are well established. However, the optimal management of calf vein and superficial venous thrombosis is more
controversial.
Modern Medicine – April 2014
Breast Cancer Screening, Prevention, Support and Other Aspects
Breast Cancer Screening, Prevention, Support and Other Aspects – MM1404
An increase in breast cancer survival probably reflects the detection of earlier stage cancers through screening and the wider use of adjuvant systemic therapy.
Modern Medicine – April 2014
Bimodality Versus Trimodality Treatment Approaches in Stage lllA Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer – Where Do We Stand?
A substantial proportion of patients with nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) present with locally advanced (ie, stage III) disease. Incidence has been divided between stage IIIA and stage IIIB, with additional, and perhaps more practical,
division was between ‘operable’ and ‘inoperable’ patients.
Modern Medicine – April 2014
Percutaneous Intervertebral Disc Decompression for Pain Management
Percutaneous Intervertebral Disc Decompression for Pain Management – MM1404
For a very specifically defined group of patients with contained intervertebral disc protrusions, there is an option called nucleoplasty or plasma disc decompression. Nucleoplasty is a procedure for percutaneous disc decompression based on a minimally invasive interventional procedure.
Modern Medicine – April 2014
Managing Severe COPD: Much can be Done
Managing Severe COPD: Much can be Done – MM1404
Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be challenging to manage, as patients often experience debilitating symptoms that fail to respond completely to disease-specific treatment.
Modern Medicine – April 2014
Litigation Threats to the Clinician
Litigation Threats to the Clinician – MM1404
Without a doubt, doctors practising clinical medicine in SA are under increasing threat from patients and their lawyers. This adds a new and often unwelcome dimension to the interface where good medicine is practised.
Modern Medicine – April 2014
April Survey | Have your say!
In this months survey, we asked:
Do you think the HPCSA is adequately fulfilling its mandate to serve and protect the public and provide guidance to registered healthcare practitioners?
We welcome your comments below; selected comments will be included in the article when it appears in our April edition.
Modern Medicine | March 2014 Edition
Our March Edition of Modern Medicine is available online.
Find out how your practice compares to your peers around SA in our next Snap Survey, where we asked the question: “Is your practice experiencing patient overload?”
Other features in this edition:
Dry Eye | COPD | Depression | Rheumatic Disorders | Contraception
Whether you prefer desktop … pad … or phone, you can read an interactive edition wherever, and whenever convenient.
It’s fast and intuitive and it’s only a click away.
