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Difficult patient, or something else? A review of personality disorders
- Author:
- Eric H. Berko, PhD
- Anthony J. Nedelman, PhD
- Michael Raddock, MD
Winston S* is a 23-year-old man referred by a psychiatrist colleague for primary care. He works delivering papers in the early morning hours and...
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Alcohol use disorder: How best to screen and intervene
- Author:
- Jaividhya Dasarathy, MD, FAAFP
- Juan Young, MD
- Aarti Chhatlani, MD
- Michael Raddock, MD
- Rajesh Tampi, MD, MS, DFAPA
The USPSTF recommends the AUDIT, the AUDIT-C, or the single-question NIAAA screen. The CAGE screening tool has low sensitivity at lower levels of...
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Targeting depression: Primary care tips and tools
- Author:
- Michael Maksimowski, MD
- Michael Raddock, MD
The resources provided here can help you determine if depression is to blame for your patient’s symptoms. A handy antidepressant guide can inform...
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7 tools to help patients adopt healthier behaviors
- Author:
- Michael Raddock, MD
- Rachel Martukovich, MA
- Eric Berko, PhD
Here’s how to use the 5 As, the FRAMES protocol, and 5 other techniques to encourage patients to address issues such as diet, exercise, smoking,...