Journal of general internal medicine
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Comparative Study
An interactive computer kiosk module for the treatment of recurrent uncomplicated cystitis in women.
To validate and implement a computer module for the management of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI). ⋯ A computer module accurately identifies women with culture-confirmed, uncomplicated UTIs. Patients are highly satisfied with the module.
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Editorial Comment
The inherent inequities of market-based health care reform.
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Comparative Study
Prevalence of basic information technology use by U.S. physicians.
Information technology (IT) has been advocated as an important means to improve the practice of clinical medicine. ⋯ In early 2004, the majority of physicians did not regularly use basic, inexpensive, and widely available IT tools in clinical practice. Efforts to increase the use of IT in medicine should focus on practice-level barriers to adoption.
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Comparative Study
Race and gender differences in general internists' annual incomes.
Specialty, work effort, and female gender have been shown to be associated with physicians' annual incomes; however, racial differences in physician incomes have not been examined. ⋯ During the 1990s, both black race and female gender were associated with lower annual incomes among General Internists. Differences for females were substantial. These findings warrant further exploration.
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Comparative Study
Serious psychological distress in U.S. adults with arthritis.
Arthritis and mental health disorders are leading causes of disability commonly seen by health care providers. Several studies demonstrate a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression in persons with arthritis versus those without arthritis. ⋯ Serious psychological distress and FAD affect persons with arthritis and should be addressed in their treatment. Younger adults with arthritis, and those with recurrent pain or either functional or social limitations, may be at higher risk for SPD.