Southern medical journal
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Southern medical journal · May 2014
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyMaternal mortality in the Mississippi Delta region.
To compare the maternal mortality rate (MMR) in the Mississippi Delta region of the United States with that of the non-Delta region states. ⋯ Overall, maternal mortality is significantly greater in the Delta region of the United States compared with the non-Delta portion. After controlling for maternal race/ethnicity, age, marital status, and education, the odds of maternal death remains 16% higher in the Delta region of the United States compared with the non-Delta United States.
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Southern medical journal · May 2014
Comparative Study Observational StudyPhysicians caring for physicians: the perspective of the primary care physician.
How physicians provide longitudinal primary care to physician-patients (ie, physicians as patients) has not been well studied. The potential challenges of providing care to physician-patients include maintaining professional boundaries and adhering to practice guidelines. The objective was to explore the differences in identifying how physicians perceive caring for physicians-patients in the longitudinal setting versus caring for other patients in the general population. ⋯ Physicians perceive caring for physician-patients as different and rewarding, although some find that it provokes anxiety. Many are willing to make concessions regarding scheduling and testing. With increasing experience, the anxiety decreased as did the need to follow protocols and maintain boundaries. Further investigation is needed to determine the impact of physician experience and training on the quality of care for physician-patients.
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Southern medical journal · May 2014
Geographic variations of racial/ethnic disparities in cervical cancer mortality in Texas.
To examine how racial/ethnic disparities of cervical cancer mortality vary geographically and to identify factors contributing to the variation. ⋯ Findings from this study could allow cervical cancer intervention programs to more clearly identify areas that would reduce disparities in cervical cancer outcomes.