Journal of general internal medicine
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Uncontrolled hypertension is a significant US health problem, despite existing effective treatments. This study assessed the impact of variations in patterns of blood pressure data on physician perceptions of hypertension control using different forms of data visualization. ⋯ Data visualization can direct physicians to attend to more clinically meaningful information, thereby improving their judgments of hypertension control.
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Real-time or synchronous telemedicine can be a valuable adjunctive strategy for chronic disease management, but few studies have assessed its impact on hypertension control among safety-net populations. ⋯ In this community health center cohort of patients with hypertension, telemedicine did not compromise blood pressure control. Persistent racial disparities in blood pressure control underscore the need for equity-centered strategies for hypertension management in safety-net primary care settings.
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The diagnosis section in hospital discharge summaries is critical for continuity of care and patient safety, yet it varies widely in quality, format, and content due to a lack of standards. ⋯ This study proposes a cross-specialty standard for the diagnosis section based on physician preferences for a clearly structured format and 18 key content elements.