May 2016 Briefing – Urology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Urology for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
AHRQ Communication Toolkit Can Help After Patient Harm Occurs
Toolkit helps patients, families, clinicians, and administrators discuss what happened
WHO Changes Advisory Regarding Sexual Transmission of Zika
Women planning to conceive should now wait eight weeks if they or partner live in high Zika-risk areas
Recognition of Patient Expertise Can Improve Adherence
Recognizing patient expertise in treatment decision can prevent nonadherence based on disagreement
Remaining Uninsured May Be Difficult to Reach Via ACA
Reaching the remaining uninsured may be difficult due to lack of Medicaid expansion on the state level
Too Few Obese Young Adults Know They Have Kidney Disease
Not enough physicians warning patients of their risk for chronic kidney disease
Many Advanced Cancer Patients Lack Info About Their Disease
Just one in 20 terminally ill people understood their prognosis, researchers say
ASCO: Phase I Cancer Drug Trials Benefit From Precision Medicine
Better outcomes for patients whose treatment is selected based on molecular characteristics of tumor
Unrealistic Expectations for Many Men With Localized Prostate CA
Most patients underestimate life expectancy without treatment, overestimate gains of tx
Strategies Can Help Streamline Revenue-Related Processes
They can be employed to help maximize amount of time available for patient care
