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Inside the AAPA Policy Manual

Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—May 2012

As the AAPA conference approaches, Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, discusses the top three policy issues as well as the best things going on in town.
 
Case of the Month

Persistent oral bleeding after toothbrushing

, John L. Abt, DO, FACEP; Joyce Wagner, MCMS, PA-C

A middle-aged woman experiences persistent gum bleeding after brushing her teeth, accompanied by foul breath.
 
Dermatology Digest

What caused this painful skin erosion?

A woman was referred to dermatology for evaluation of striking changes to the skin of both ankles, including star-shaped scarring and skin erosion.
 
Pharmacology Consult

Clostridium difficile infection: 
Managing the risks

Proton pump inhibitors can increase the risk of C difficile infection, and some types of probiotics have a role in treatment and prevention.
 
Clinical Watch

Quality improvement: 
Tobacco use, diabetes, and vaccines

The latest NCQA State of Health Care Quality report shows progress but also indicates room for improvement in three key areas.
 

Survey fatigue

Survey research appears to have reached a point where its usefulness is rapidly decreasing. How many surveys do you respond to?
 

Why I'm worried it's not just croup

With decreased immunization rates, wooping cough seems to be making a comeback, showing its distinctive sound particularly on the Pacific coast.
 


Unfulfilled promises?

Is social media really worth the investment of time and energy?
 

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