Jerry L Old

Frailty

Jerry L Old, Doug Woolley

Contributors

Omair Abbasi, Cathy A. Alessi, Neil B. Alexander, Priyal Amin et autres

Acute Hospital Admissions of Hospice Patients

Douglas C. Woolley, Jerry L Old, Rosey Zackula, Nancy Davis

BACKGROUND AND METHODS: Research into acute hospital admissions (AHAs) of hospice patients is relatively underdeveloped. The goal of this study, based on the electronic health records (EHR) of a large Midwestern hospice service over a 3-year period, was to identify characteristics of …

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Communicating bad news to your patients.

Jerry L Old

There is a growing body of evidence that the attitude, communication skills, and empathy of the one delivering bad news to a patient or family has an important effect on their bereavement and ability to cope. The author, a physician experienced in …

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Skin Lesions Mislabeled as Pressure Ulcers in Nursing Home Residents

Douglas C. Woolley, Jerry L Old

Discussing end-of-life care with your patients.

Jerry L Old

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A Practical Guide to Palliative Care

Jerry L Old, Daniel L. Swagerty

Imaging for suspected appendicitis.

Jerry L Old, Reginald W. Dusing, Wendell Yap, Jared Dirks

Acute appendicitis is the most common reason for emergency abdominal surgery and must be distinguished from other causes of abdominal pain. Family physicians play a valuable role in the early diagnosis and management of this condition. However, the overall diagnostic accuracy achieved …

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Vertebral compression fractures in the elderly.

Jerry L Old, Michelle Calvert

Compression fracture of the vertebral body is common, especially in older adults. Vertebral compression fractures usually are caused by osteoporosis, and range from mild to severe. More severe fractures can cause significant pain, leading to inability to perform activities of daily living, …

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