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Uveitis in the internist’s office: Are a patient’s eye symptoms serious?The diagnosis is not always clear. If it is uveitis, physicians must determine if it is caused by infection or is a sign of an underlying condition. Management is best handled collaboratively with an ophthalmologist.
- Varicose veins: Newer, better treatments available
We can now offer patients more convenient and less invasive options for managing their varicose veins.
- ‘Thanks for sharing’: A fictional reflection on shared medical appointments
“I’m not an exhibitionist, Doctor. I came here to see you, not to be part of a medical encounter group.”
- The authors reply: Shared appointments can be good care
Shared appointments are not for everybody, but we have found they help in providing access for hopelessly backlogged physicians and are usually enjoyable for both the patients and the physician.
- Messing with Mother Nature
Even the most effective, cleverly targeted therapies may come with unintended consequences.