J Am Board Fam Med
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While medicine's roots lie deep in antiquity, the modern professions only arose in the middle of the 19th century after which early social scientists examined the nature of professionalism. The relationship between medicine and society received less attention until profound changes occurred in the structure and financing of health care, leading to a perception that medicine's professionalism was being threatened. Starr in 1984 proposed that the relationship was contractual with expectations and obligations on both sides. ⋯ In joining the community, they accept the norms and values of community members and acquire the identity prescribed by the community. The leaders of the community are responsible for negotiating the social contract on behalf of the medical profession. In so doing, they must ensure that they recognize the importance of devotion to the public good in the maintenance of medicine's professional status.
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To provide primary care providers an up-to-date approach to the diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis (AD). ⋯ In this clinical review, we describe the pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of AD, specifically highlighting commonly used therapies and novel medications.