The evolution of patient care can be caused by technological advancements, patient experiences, peer learning, conferences, and simply the refinement of one’s own surgical skills. The goal, however, remains the same—providing the highest quality care to our patients.
Communicating bad news, like a new cancer diagnosis, to patients can have a major impact on their mental and physical well-being, but does the instrument of delivery matter? A study recently published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine decided to find the answer.
The utilization of high-speed powered instruments makes this technique rapid and efficient, and it aids in rapid mucosal healing.
Dupilumab and functional endoscopic sinus surgery are equally effective in reducing chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps symptoms, according to Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) scores.
Clinical and patient-reported outcomes revealed a similar presence and prevalence of dysphagia and swallow-related quality of life at subacute and long-term time points, regardless of primary treatment strategy.
Second opinion services offer the ability to have medical advice tailored to an individual patient’s medical questions rather than generic advice found through online searches.
The expression, “Patience is a virtue” has never been more true than for elderly patients you might see in your practice.
