Tag: Family
Elder Abuse Most Commonly Perpetrated by Family Members
Financial abuse was most common type of elder abuse identified
Family Support May Improve Asthma Outcomes in Poor Youth
Better family ties linked to improved management, outcomes in dangerous/disorderly neighborhoods
1976 to 2016 Saw Drop in Firearm Ownership in Families
However, proportion of white families who have young children and own handguns increased
Structured Family-Centered Peds Rounds Improve Patient Safety
Forty percent decrease seen in harmful errors; decrease also in nonpreventable adverse events
Family Functioning Does Not Impact Family Dinner, Diet Link
Frequent family dinners tied to higher-quality dietary intake, regardless of level of family functioning
Diabetes Diagnosis May Impact Health Behaviors of Family
Small changes in health behaviors seen for partners of those newly diagnosed with diabetes
AMA Calls for Inclusive Family, Medical Leave Policies
Association will advocate for policies inclusive of LGBTQ workers
Family-Based Treatment of Teen Eating Disorders Helpful
Findings based on mothers' and teens' perception of helpfulness and outcomes of family-based treatment
Docs Should Be Aware of Family Beliefs Regarding Nondisclosure
Evidence from Middle East literature suggests variability in practices, preferences of truth telling
Checklist for Family-Centered Rounds Deemed Beneficial
Implementing checklist improves delivery of FCRs, impacting quality and safety of care