Ambulatory surgery is growing in popularity among physicians and patients. While it can be convenient and less expensive, ambulatory surgery also has risks. The risks oblige all those involved with ambulatory surgeries to make effective decisions about what procedures to…
This activity discusses ways systems factors (flaws or weaknesses in organizational systems of care) can sabotage correct diagnoses. Think about a primary care practice with no specific policy for checking if patients actually go to recommended tests and consults, which…
In medicine, the formulation of a differential diagnosis is fundamental to the diagnostic reasoning process. It is less likely to find documentation of a differential diagnosis in cases that have diagnostic errors. This activity presents strategies to fortify the differential…
To provide optimal patient care, clinicians need to be well informed about the latest clinical research updates and how these advances compare to the current standard of care for patients with various types of cancer. To inform decision-making and formulate…
BMJ Best Practice is a clinical decision support tool that supports healthcare professionals in diagnosing and managing patients. It is a knowledge resource that is continually updated, evidence-based, actionable and practical. It helps healthcare professionals fill gaps in their medical…
Education that provides invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of lung cancer therapeutics, offering a comprehensive overview of current practices and future directions in treatment. Lectures may include in-depth discussions exploring the latest advancements in lung cancer treatments and may…
This series is designed to streamline the care of our patients by gathering a collaborative team of healthcare professionals from various specialties, including oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and surgeons that treat thoracic cancers such as lung, esophageal and other malignancies with…
This series is designed to streamline the care of our patients by gathering a collaborative team of healthcare professionals from various specialties, including oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and gastroenterologists that treat cancers of the digestive system. The team reviews each patient’s…
The series is designed to streamline the care of our patients with experts, especially those with uncommon cases by gathering a collaborative team of healthcare professionals from various specialties, including oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, and dermatologists that treat skin cancers….
A collaborative team of healthcare professionals from various specialties, including oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, and otolaryngologists that treat head and neck cancers. The team reviews each patient’s medical history, imaging, pathology reports, and other diagnostic data to formulate individualized treatment…
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