Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes
August 2023
Objective: To assess for differences in patient care outcomes in the primary care setting for patients assigned to an independent practice panel (IPP) or a shared practice panel (SPP).
Patients And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the electronic health records of patients of 2 Mayo Clinic family medicine primary care clinics from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. Patients were assigned to either an IPP (physician or advanced practice provider [APP]) or an SPP (physician and ≥1 APP).
On March 11, 2020, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was classified as a pandemic, setting in motion unprecedented practice changes across the healthcare industry. Never was this more evident than in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). SNFs were tested on multiple fronts, requiring innovation and perseverance at levels never before seen.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder, accounting for a majority of the sporadic prion disease burden. This disorder rapidly progresses and is often fatal with no known cure. Initial diagnosis may be delayed due to its varied presentations, which can include psychiatric changes (behavioural and mood variances), visual and auditory hallucinations, cerebellar dysfunction, and pain, occurring in isolation in many cases.
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