The Journal of family practice
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Despite the many benefits of shared decision-making, uptake of its practices is low. These tools and frameworks can help you to engage patients in their care decisions.
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Predictive biomarker procalcitonin can aid clinical decision-making on continued antibiotic treatment in this patient population.
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Avail yourself of a range of assessment tools, pursue collaborative care opportunities, and consider 5 recommendations to diminish barriers to treatment and promote health care equity.
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The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing, and owing to the aging population, the number of older adults with T2D is growing rapidly. By virtue of their age, older adults are likely to have been living with the disease longer than their younger counterparts. ⋯ These factors highlight the need for individualized glycemic targets and therapeutic strategies. In this roundtable, the authors discuss the management of older adults with T2D--a large patient population who often require treatment simplification.