Consent to Treatment Policy and Procedure
... procedure and for ensuring that all clinicians understand the procedure. The Medical Director will ensure that the content of this procedure is part of clinical induction for all new staff. The Medical Director is accountable to the Board of Directors on matters relating to patient consent and is le ...
... procedure and for ensuring that all clinicians understand the procedure. The Medical Director will ensure that the content of this procedure is part of clinical induction for all new staff. The Medical Director is accountable to the Board of Directors on matters relating to patient consent and is le ...
Neurosurgical Ethics in Practice: Value-based Medicine 123
... with a choice, he/she should choose to do that which will be best for the patient and/ or is the “right” thing to do. However, being well intentioned alone is not enough for the clinician, as there are an unusually large number of gray areas, and the morally preferable course of action to be followe ...
... with a choice, he/she should choose to do that which will be best for the patient and/ or is the “right” thing to do. However, being well intentioned alone is not enough for the clinician, as there are an unusually large number of gray areas, and the morally preferable course of action to be followe ...
FDG-PET/CT - QIBA Wiki
... Consolidated Statement: The imaging protocol must contain documentation as to how preenrollment imaging should be managed; specifically 1) will imaging obtained prior to enrollment be used as baseline imaging and 2) if so under what specific conditions. It is suggested that the specific conditions s ...
... Consolidated Statement: The imaging protocol must contain documentation as to how preenrollment imaging should be managed; specifically 1) will imaging obtained prior to enrollment be used as baseline imaging and 2) if so under what specific conditions. It is suggested that the specific conditions s ...
1 - Ingham Institute
... IHRI Board. Grant recipients include Professor John French, Cardiologist from Liverpool Hospital and Mr Karl Schurr from the Physiotherapy Unit, Bankstown Hospital. Their research studies are expected to be completed by 2011. A special mention to Professor John Morley from the University of Western ...
... IHRI Board. Grant recipients include Professor John French, Cardiologist from Liverpool Hospital and Mr Karl Schurr from the Physiotherapy Unit, Bankstown Hospital. Their research studies are expected to be completed by 2011. A special mention to Professor John Morley from the University of Western ...
National safety standards for invasive procedures
... “Oh good – more standards!” This document presents what, on the face of it, appears to be a whole new set of care standards that those working in the NHS will be expected to follow, document and audit. My message to those who are about read this document and fear another significant increase in the ...
... “Oh good – more standards!” This document presents what, on the face of it, appears to be a whole new set of care standards that those working in the NHS will be expected to follow, document and audit. My message to those who are about read this document and fear another significant increase in the ...
Homeopathy: The Ultimate Fake
... (4) the data were oddly grouped and contained errors and inconsistencies, (5) the results had questionable clinical significance, and (6) there was no public health significance because the only remedy needed for mild childhood diarrhea is adequate fluid intake to prevent or correct dehydration [4] ...
... (4) the data were oddly grouped and contained errors and inconsistencies, (5) the results had questionable clinical significance, and (6) there was no public health significance because the only remedy needed for mild childhood diarrhea is adequate fluid intake to prevent or correct dehydration [4] ...
JULY 2010 - AUSTRALIAN RESUSCITATION COUNCIL
... Introduction: The use of rapid sequence induction and tracheal intubation (RSI) in the pre-hospital environment is controversial. Currently, it is felt that competence to perform RSI should be defined by skills in anaesthesia not by the primary specialty of a practitioner. This aim of the study was ...
... Introduction: The use of rapid sequence induction and tracheal intubation (RSI) in the pre-hospital environment is controversial. Currently, it is felt that competence to perform RSI should be defined by skills in anaesthesia not by the primary specialty of a practitioner. This aim of the study was ...
notable articles of 2015 - New England Journal of Medicine
... Of 12,320 women who were screened, 5029 were enrolled in the study. The rate of retention in the study was 91% during 5509 person-years of follow-up. A total of 312 HIV-1 infections occurred; the incidence of HIV-1 infection was 5.7 per 100 personyears. In the modified intention-to-treat analysis, t ...
... Of 12,320 women who were screened, 5029 were enrolled in the study. The rate of retention in the study was 91% during 5509 person-years of follow-up. A total of 312 HIV-1 infections occurred; the incidence of HIV-1 infection was 5.7 per 100 personyears. In the modified intention-to-treat analysis, t ...
DOD/CDMRP FY2015 Annual Report
... world-wide. The 2015 Annual Report reflects the composite work of our team in partnership with academia, industry, and our consumer representatives. When reviewing this report, you will see interesting facts, funding profiles, the numbers and types of research projects awarded, specific highlights f ...
... world-wide. The 2015 Annual Report reflects the composite work of our team in partnership with academia, industry, and our consumer representatives. When reviewing this report, you will see interesting facts, funding profiles, the numbers and types of research projects awarded, specific highlights f ...
Module 6 The Ethics of Life Prolonging Treatments (LPTs)
... is at the centre of efforts to promote patient-centred care. ACP offers choice and respects the right of persons to consent to or refuse treatment and care offered. At present, legislation in Ireland covering advance care plans such as advance directives is not available though in 2009 the Law Refor ...
... is at the centre of efforts to promote patient-centred care. ACP offers choice and respects the right of persons to consent to or refuse treatment and care offered. At present, legislation in Ireland covering advance care plans such as advance directives is not available though in 2009 the Law Refor ...
A bibliography of design value
... A chapter in a forthcoming book which draws together (from published literature and built projects) current ideas on the contribution of design to eradicating violent behaviour in hospitals. Both passive design for calming environments and safety/security measures are addressed. Key findings: • A&E ...
... A chapter in a forthcoming book which draws together (from published literature and built projects) current ideas on the contribution of design to eradicating violent behaviour in hospitals. Both passive design for calming environments and safety/security measures are addressed. Key findings: • A&E ...
CDISC Clinical Research Glossary
... Manual of Style]. See also blinding, double-blind study, masking, singleblind study, triple-blind study. Contrast with open-label and/or unblinded study. branch. Point within a study design where there is an allocation of subject subsets to particular procedures or treatment groups. ...
... Manual of Style]. See also blinding, double-blind study, masking, singleblind study, triple-blind study. Contrast with open-label and/or unblinded study. branch. Point within a study design where there is an allocation of subject subsets to particular procedures or treatment groups. ...
DeLuca et al. 2011 J. Bone Min. Res. 26:538
... calcium elevations and greater than 7 days for urinary calcium elevations. Dietary modification involved consultation between a dietitian and the patient to reduce dietary calcium intake by approximately 400 mg/day, if possible, without reducing dietary calcium below a total of 400 mg/day. Dose redu ...
... calcium elevations and greater than 7 days for urinary calcium elevations. Dietary modification involved consultation between a dietitian and the patient to reduce dietary calcium intake by approximately 400 mg/day, if possible, without reducing dietary calcium below a total of 400 mg/day. Dose redu ...
Canada`s Clinical Trial Infrastructure: A Prescription for Improved
... be expected to consume the drug once it is on the market. Further, market approval must only be granted by Health Canada if clinical trial data is available about all relevant population sub-groups. ...
... be expected to consume the drug once it is on the market. Further, market approval must only be granted by Health Canada if clinical trial data is available about all relevant population sub-groups. ...
Nedocromil sodium in the treatment of exercise-induced asthma: a meta-analysis C. Spooner
... were performed. The manufacturer of NCS (RhoÃne-Poulenc Rorer, St-Laurent, Quebec, Canada) and the authors of included studies were asked to identify additional published, unpublished or "in-progress" studies that might have potential relevance. Study selection. One reviewer, who excluded citations ...
... were performed. The manufacturer of NCS (RhoÃne-Poulenc Rorer, St-Laurent, Quebec, Canada) and the authors of included studies were asked to identify additional published, unpublished or "in-progress" studies that might have potential relevance. Study selection. One reviewer, who excluded citations ...
whole-body FDG-PET
... examination. If the fasting blood glucose measurements obtained during these serial tests cannot be maintained under the prescribed limit, please see section “inclusion / exclusion criteria, section 1.7.1 and 1.7.2.” 3. For subjects not known to be diabetic, please see Section 4, 5, and 7 (i.e., per ...
... examination. If the fasting blood glucose measurements obtained during these serial tests cannot be maintained under the prescribed limit, please see section “inclusion / exclusion criteria, section 1.7.1 and 1.7.2.” 3. For subjects not known to be diabetic, please see Section 4, 5, and 7 (i.e., per ...
Publicly funded Practice-oriented Clinical Trials
... The external experts were consulted about a (preliminary) version of the scientific report. Their comments were discussed during meetings. They did not co-author the scientific report and did not necessarily agree with its content. Subsequently, a (final) version was submitted to the validators. The ...
... The external experts were consulted about a (preliminary) version of the scientific report. Their comments were discussed during meetings. They did not co-author the scientific report and did not necessarily agree with its content. Subsequently, a (final) version was submitted to the validators. The ...
the 2015 annual report - University of Michigan Kellogg
... from Top Tier Institutions Around the World ...
... from Top Tier Institutions Around the World ...
Appendix 4: Planning Assumptions
... Designed and Implemented by the Pandemic Steering Council Revision #16 Last Revision date 7/30/07 1. Background / Review of Plan This plan provides infection prevention and control guidance for the management of pandemic influenza at Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center (SERMC). Its development r ...
... Designed and Implemented by the Pandemic Steering Council Revision #16 Last Revision date 7/30/07 1. Background / Review of Plan This plan provides infection prevention and control guidance for the management of pandemic influenza at Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center (SERMC). Its development r ...
Pharmacologic treatment of chorea in Huntington disease
... (⫹0.8 units vs ⫺0.4 units in placebo-treated patients, p ⫽ 0.02), which had small but significant correlations with worsening UHDRS parkinsonism (r ⫽ 0.24, p ⫽ 0.027) and HAM-D scores (r ⫽ 0.30, p ⫽ 0.006). Despite slight worsening on the UHDRS Functional Checklist with TBZ, there was no difference ...
... (⫹0.8 units vs ⫺0.4 units in placebo-treated patients, p ⫽ 0.02), which had small but significant correlations with worsening UHDRS parkinsonism (r ⫽ 0.24, p ⫽ 0.027) and HAM-D scores (r ⫽ 0.30, p ⫽ 0.006). Despite slight worsening on the UHDRS Functional Checklist with TBZ, there was no difference ...
treatment of acute migraine headaches
... • During an attack at least one of the following should be present: 1. nausea or vomiting 2. unusual sensitivity to light, noise or odors Migraine with aura (20% of patients) • Similar to the above but visual, sensory, motor disturbances or aphasia precede the headache by up to 60 minutes ...
... • During an attack at least one of the following should be present: 1. nausea or vomiting 2. unusual sensitivity to light, noise or odors Migraine with aura (20% of patients) • Similar to the above but visual, sensory, motor disturbances or aphasia precede the headache by up to 60 minutes ...
Tracks
... coursework and research applicable to the entire clinical epidemiology continuum – prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, disease management, and prognostication. For example, students have engaged in natural history studies, translational research, and clinical trials. Special emphasis is pla ...
... coursework and research applicable to the entire clinical epidemiology continuum – prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, disease management, and prognostication. For example, students have engaged in natural history studies, translational research, and clinical trials. Special emphasis is pla ...
Original Research
... Wang, MD; Sheng-Dao Xiong, MD; and Nan-Shan Zhong, MD, FCCP Background: Few studies of the efficacy and safety of therapy with combinations of salmeterol/ fluticasone propionate (SFCs) have been conducted in Chinese patients with COPD, and the benefits of combination therapy in nonsmoking patients w ...
... Wang, MD; Sheng-Dao Xiong, MD; and Nan-Shan Zhong, MD, FCCP Background: Few studies of the efficacy and safety of therapy with combinations of salmeterol/ fluticasone propionate (SFCs) have been conducted in Chinese patients with COPD, and the benefits of combination therapy in nonsmoking patients w ...
clinical diagnosis and management of tuberculosis, and measures
... NICE clinical guidelines are recommendations about the treatment and care of people with specific diseases and conditions in the NHS in England and Wales. This guidance represents the view of NICE, which was arrived at after careful consideration of the evidence available. Healthcare professionals a ...
... NICE clinical guidelines are recommendations about the treatment and care of people with specific diseases and conditions in the NHS in England and Wales. This guidance represents the view of NICE, which was arrived at after careful consideration of the evidence available. Healthcare professionals a ...
product monograph
... placebo group (3.4%). Skin infections leading to hospitalization were reported more frequently in the PROLIA (0.4%) versus the placebo (< 0.1%) groups. These cases were predominantly cellulitis. As well, infections of the abdomen, urinary tract, and ear, were more frequent in patients treated with P ...
... placebo group (3.4%). Skin infections leading to hospitalization were reported more frequently in the PROLIA (0.4%) versus the placebo (< 0.1%) groups. These cases were predominantly cellulitis. As well, infections of the abdomen, urinary tract, and ear, were more frequent in patients treated with P ...