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Internal Medicine Articles of Interest
Reliable Medical Answers Are Only a Click
Away
ACP Internist
Many physicians are using the Web during patient visits to get
the evidence-based answers they need on the spot, which some say
leads to better care and improves a physician's knowledge base, as
they are receiving information in real time. There are various
association Web sites and peer-reviewed sites that are recommended
over others, to access during patient visits.
Internists Remind Public to Get Seasonal Flu
Shot
Source: American College of Physicians, Internal
Medicine
More that 36,000 people die in the U.S. every year from
flu-related causes. The seasonal flu vaccine is highly recommended
for adults to protect against serious diseases.
Internists Tackle Key Health Reform
Issues
Source: American College of Physicians, Internal
Medicine
American College of Physicians Makes Recommendations on
Individual Mandates, Tax Exclusion and Public Plan Option.
Shame on Us if We Do Nothing to Fix
Heathcare
Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution, Opinion.
Dr. Joseph W. Stubbs is the President of the American College of
Physicians and has been practicing Internal Medicine for 27 years.
He shares his opinions on health care reform.