Depression and Anxiety among Patients with Atraumatic Lateral Epicondylitis and Ulnar-Sided Wrist Pain.

 Ulnar-sided wrist pain (UWP) and lateral epicondylitis (LE) are common disorders that can be difficult to treat. Depression and anxiety have been shown to modify patient symptoms, disability and pain.  The purpose of our study was to quantify the prevalence of depression and anxiety among patients with LE or UWP.

Medical students learn to assess care using the healthcare matrix.

Background: The Institute of Medicine identified six Aims for Improvement to drive the transformation of healthcare. Simultaneously, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education issued six competencies as part of the training of residents. American Board of Medical Specialties has also endorsed these competencies for maintenance of certification.