Publications by authors named "Christopher Gillette"
Article Synopsis
- The article outlines an algorithm for treating patients with heartburn and reflux, emphasizing empiric acid-suppression therapy and data-driven diagnostics.
- It evaluates the safety and effectiveness of commonly used proton pump inhibitors as a treatment option.
- Improving diagnostic testing can lead to faster diagnoses, better symptom management, and fewer complications from chronic conditions.
Communication about ADHD and its treatment during pediatric asthma visits.
Community Ment Health J
February 2014
The objectives of the study were to examine provider-family communication about attention deficit disorder during pediatric asthma visits. Children with asthma, aged 8 through 16 and their parents were recruited at five pediatric practices. All medical visits were audio-taped.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The objectives of the study were to describe the extent to which lay caregivers and children who reported asthma medication problems asked medication questions during their medical visits.
Methods: Children with asthma ages 8 through 16 years and their caregivers were recruited at five paediatric practices and their medical visits were audiotape recorded. Children were interviewed after their medical visits and caregivers completed questionnaires.