Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien
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To review data from published population trials and clinical practice guidelines on screening for lung cancer to provide a recommendation for early detection of lung cancer. ⋯ Primary care physicians have an important role in identifying people at risk of developing lung cancer and in supporting research to evaluate new screening technology.
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To describe the scope of home care and to give practical advice for incorporating home visits into family practice. ⋯ Home visits can be a valuable and rewarding complement to family practice and are essential for the development of home care.
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To inform primary care physicians about current issues around generalized convulsive status epilepticus (GCSE) emphasizing definition, pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis. ⋯ Intravenous lorazepam and phenytoin are currently the most effective drugs for initial management of GCSE. Timely administration of antiepileptic medication can prevent development of GCSE in some patients with known epilepsy. Main differential diagnosis is nonepileptic status.
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To help make diagnosis and treatment of scaphoid fracture more precise by review of published evidence. ⋯ Evidence found in the literature can be used to improve diagnostic accuracy for scaphoid fractures, to optimize treatment for these injuries, and to reduce unnecessary immobilization and disability for patients.