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MANUSCRIPT: Attitudes and knowledge regarding health care policy and systems: a survey of medical students in Ontario and California

BACKGROUND: Canada and the United States have similar medical education systems, but different health care systems. We surveyed medical students in Ontario and California to assess their knowledge and views about health care policy and systems, with an emphasis on attitudes toward universal care. METHODS: A web-based survey was administered during the 2010-2011

ABSTRACT: Clinical characteristics, pathophysiology, and management of noncentral nervous system cancer-related cognitive impairment in adults.

Over the past few decades, a body of research has emerged confirming what many adult patients with noncentral nervous system cancer have long reported-that cancer and its treatment are frequently associated with cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI). The severity of CRCI varies, and symptoms can emerge early or late in the

ABSTRACT: From Time-Based to Competency-Based Standards: Core Transitional Competencies in Plastic Surgery.

PURPOSE: Competency-based medical education is becoming increasingly prevalent and is likely to be mandated by the Royal College in the near future. The objective of this study was to define the core technical competencies that should be possessed by plastic surgery residents as they transition into their senior (presently postgraduate year

MANUSCRIPT: A modified evidence-based practice- knowledge, attitudes, behaviour and decisions/outcomes questionnaire is valid across multiple professions involved in pain management

A validated and reliable instrument was developed to knowledge, attitudes and behaviours with respect to evidence-based practice EBB-KABQ in medical trainees but requires further adaptation and validation to be applied across different health professionals.MethodsA modified 33-item evidence-based practice scale EBP-KABQ was developed to evaluate EBP perceptions and behaviors in clinicians.

ABSTRACT: How do medical doctors in the European Union demonstrate that they continue to meet criteria for registration and licencing?

This paper reviews procedures for ensuring that physicians in the European Union (EU) continue to meet criteria for registration and the implications of these procedures for cross-border movement of health professionals following implementation of the 2005/36/EC Directive on professional qualifications. A questionnaire was completed by key informants in 10 EU

ABSTRACT: If Exercise is Medicine®, Where is Exercise in Medicine? Review of U.S. Medical Education Curricula for Physical Activity-Related Content.

BACKGROUND: This study provides an update on the amount and type of physical activity education occurring in medical education in the United States in 2013. It is the first study to do so since 2002. METHODS: Applying content analysis methodology, we reviewed all accessible accredited doctor of medicine and doctor of osteopathic medicine

ABSTRACT: Systems-based practice: learning the concepts using a teamwork competition model.

BACKGROUND: Systems-based practice (SBP) is a core competency of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) that must be integrated into residency training. We sought to develop a method to improve resident understanding using a teamwork competition model. METHODS: The residents were given a pretest to assess their understanding of SBP followed

ABSTRACT: [Exponential use of social media in medicine: Example of the interest of Twitter© in urology.]

AIM: Social media (#SoMe) has changed the face of modern medicine. Our purpose was to asses the potential interest of Twitter in the field of urology. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A systematic review of the literature has been performed using PubMed without timeline restriction with the following keywords (MeSH): social media; Web 2.0; Twitter;

ABSTRACT: A Patient-centered Approach to Managing Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Despite the availability of a number of therapeutic options, management of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and hyperglycemia remains suboptimal. Evidence shows that physicians are not adequately individualizing incretin-based therapies as there is lack of clear understanding of the similarities and differences between various incretin-based therapies. Additionally, sodium-dependent glucose co-transporter 2