In a previous post, we discussed the need for providers to stay up-to-date on the latest evidence-based medicine so that they can help patients make the best decisions for the healthcare. At the same...
A recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine indicates that recovery from a concussion might be far longer than previously estimated – by up to 400%! In the study conducted by Anthony...
The role of providers in clinical decision-making has evolved from “the doctor always knows best” to a more collaborative and shared decision-making process. While some have argued that patients often favor being told what...
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has created an initiative to help curb opioid overdose, misuse, and abuse in the U.S. during National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM), which is annually in October. There has been...
The clinical record must contain documentation of the physician’s assessment of the patient’s condition that is being treated. Documenting the Diagnosis The diagnosis itself must be consistent with and supported by the patient’s presentation and the...
“Text neck" is a danger to anyone who uses a smart phone. Do you ask your patients how many hours per day they spend with their head down staring at their phone? The majority...
Informed consent is a process involving verbal discussion as well as proper documentation. CHP recommends as a “best practice” that informed consent be fully documented and included in the clinical file. One common option for...
The only national survey of middle and high school students focusing exclusively on tobacco use demonstrates that cigarette smoking among kids is down but use of other tobacco produces is way up. According to...
Documentation of informed consent in the patient’s chart is important from a number of perspectives: health care ethics, malpractices risk management, and effective patient management. The most important goal of informed consent is that...