Publications by authors named "J Bormanis"
Introduction: Although numerous studies have examined cultural competence training, debate still exists about efficacious approaches to this training. Furthermore, little focus has been placed on training and evaluating practicing physicians.
Methods: A skills-based course on culturally competent diabetes care was developed and subsequently tested in a controlled trial of primary physicians caring for patients enrolled in one state's Medicaid program.
Background And Objectives: More effective diabetes care is desperately needed, especially for ethnic minority populations. Provider cultural competence promises to be an important means for reducing disparities in outcomes for patients with diabetes. The objectives of this study were to understand the role of cultural competence in the diabetes office visit.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Anemia in cancer patients can be a result of the underlying cancer or related to treatment. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are an important option for many patients with chemotherapy-induced anemia, but are immersed in controversy. This article aims to reconcile conflicting opinions and provide expert guidance for appropriate ESA use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Octaplex®, a six factor prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC), has recently been approved for use in Canada. The optimal dose of Octaplex has yet to be established and our study was designed to monitor the efficacy of a low standard dose.
Study Design And Methods: Patients on warfarin treatment in need of urgent reversal for bleeding, invasive procedures or surgery were given a standard dose of 40 ml (1000 IU FIX, 14 IU/kg).