Vol. 8 No. 4 (2016): July/August 2016

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Foot and ankle disorders are commonly encountered in the primary care setting. Many of these disorders can be successfully managed by primary care physicians, allowing for early detection and prompt treatment. However, there are circumstances when patients require a referral to a foot and ankle spec...

Empathy is widely viewed as essential to every patient encounter. There is evidence that empathy in the patient-physician encounter improves increases diagnostic accuracy, compliance, and patient outcomes. Patient satisfaction is higher when physicians demonstrate empathy. Empathy also reduces malpr...

Constipation in adults is a common complaint seen in family practice that can broadly be defined as infrequent stools and/or difficult stool passage. Constipation can be classified as primary (functional) constipation or secondary constipation. Primary constipation can further be differentiated as n...

Dysuria is defined as burning, pain, or discomfort with urination. Dysuria is a very common presenting complaint in family medicine clinics accounting for 5% to 15% of visits. It does occur more commonly in females, but may occur in males as well, especially in older males. Dysuria can be caused by ...

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