Annals Journal Club:

Annals Journal Club: A RADICAL Approach
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: iii. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Editorials:

Kurt C. Stange and Louise S. Acheson

In This Issue: Communication in the Era of ’Personalized‘ Medicine
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 194-196. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Kurt C. Stange, William L. Miller, Laura A. McLellan, Robin S. Gotler, William R. Phillips, Louise S. Acheson, Benjamin F. Crabtree, Stephen J. Zyzanski, and Paul S. Nutting

Annals Journal Club: It’s Time to Get RADICAL
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 196-197. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Research:

Jan C. Frich, Leiv Ose, Kirsti Malterud, and Per Fugelli

Perceived Vulnerability to Heart Disease in Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia: A Qualitative Interview Study Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 198-204. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [In Brief][Journal Club]

 

Roberta E. Goldman, Donna R. Parker, Charles B. Eaton, Jeffrey M. Borkan, Robert Gramling, Rebecca T. Cover, and David K. Ahern

Patients’ Perceptions of Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Disease Risk, and Risk Communication Strategies Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 205-212. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplemental data: Appendix and Table][In Brief][Journal Club]

 

Emily C. Williams, Daniel R. Kivlahan, Richard Saitz, Joseph O. Merrill, Carol E. Achtmeyer, Kinsey A. McCormick, and Katharine A. Bradley

Readiness to Change in Primary Care Patients Who Screened Positive for Alcohol Misuse
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 213-220. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Figures Only] [In Brief]  

Margaret R. Helton, Jenny T. van der Steen, Timothy P. Daaleman, George R. Gamble, and Miel W. Ribbe

A Cross-Cultural Study of Physician Treatment Decisions for Demented Nursing Home Patients Who Develop Pneumonia
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 221-227. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Figures Only] [Supplemental data: Appendix 1][In Brief]  

John Zweifler, Alvaro Garza, Susan Hughes, Matthew A Stanich, Anne Hierholzer, and Monica Lau

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean in California: Before and After a Change in Guidelines
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 228-234. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Figures Only] [In Brief]  

Paul Thomas, Jonathan Graffy, Paul Wallace, and Mike Kirby

How Primary Care Networks Can Help Integrate Academic and Service Initiatives in Primary Care
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 235-239. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplemental data: Appendix][In Brief]  

Janelle Guirguis-Blake, George E. Fryer, Robert L. Phillips, Jr, Ronald Szabat, and Larry A. Green

The US Medical Liability System: Evidence for Legislative Reform
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 240-246. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplemental data: Appendix and Table][In Brief]  

Methodology:

Arch G. Mainous, III, Daniel W. Smith, Mark E. Geesey, and Barbara C. Tilley

Development of a Measure to Assess Patient Trust in Medical Researchers
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 247-252. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [In Brief]  

Systematic Reviews:

Gerald Gartlehner, Richard A. Hansen, Shannon S. Carson, and Kathleen N. Lohr

Efficacy and Safety of Inhaled Corticosteroids in Patients With COPD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Health Outcomes
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 253-262. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Figures Only] [In Brief]  

Reflections:

Paul R. Gordon

Thoughts on Communication
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 263-264. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [In Brief]  

Lawrence M. Leeman and Lauren A. Plante

Patient-Choice Vaginal Delivery?
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 265-268. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [In Brief]  

On TRACK:

Kurt C. Stange

On TRACK: Comorbidity and External Validity, Exemplary Practice, Postpartum Support
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 269-270. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Track Participants:

Thank You, TRACK Participants
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 270-271. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Family Medicine Updates:

From the American Board of Family Medicine

Maintenance of Certification Update
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 272-273. [Full Text] [PDF]  

From the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine

STFM Plans to Change the Future through Premedical School Recruitment
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 273-274. [Full Text] [PDF]  

From the Association of Departments of Family Medicine

Saving Medicare: "It’s the Workforce, Stupid!"
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 274-275. [Full Text] [PDF]  

From the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors

Workshop for the Directors of Family Medicine Residencies
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 275. [Full Text] [PDF]  

From the North American Primary Care Research Group

The UK National Health Service and Pay-for-performance: Lessons for the United States
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 275-276. [Full Text] [PDF]  

From the American Academy of Family Physicians

Network Expands; Research Boosts QI
Ann Fam Med 2006 4: 276-278. [Full Text] [PDF] [Figures Only]  

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