Benzodiazepine Use Disorder: Common Questions and Answers.

In the United States, more than 30 million adults have reported taking a benzodiazepine within the past year. Misuse-use of a drug in a way that a doctor did not direct-accounts for 17.2% of all benzodiazepine use.

Awareness of Racial Disparities in Diabetes Among Primary Care Residents and Preparedness to Discuss Disparities with Patients.

Many healthcare providers lack the awareness of health disparities among their patients that precedes action to improve outcomes. Limited health disparities training is a probable contributor. We assessed primary care residents' awareness of racial and ethnic disparities in diabetes, their perceived preparedness to discuss health disparities with patients, and their preferences for training and resources to improve their preparedness.

Electronic Health Record Effects on Work-Life Balance and Burnout Within the I Population Collaborative.

Background: Physician burnout is a problem that often is attributed to the use of the electronic health record (EHR).

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of burnout and work-life balance satisfaction in primary care residents and teaching physicians, and to examine the relationship between these outcomes, EHR use, and other practice and individual factors.

Methods: Residents and faculty in 19 primary care programs were anonymously surveyed about burnout, work-life balance satisfaction, and EHR use.

Measuring Satisfaction and Usability of FaceTime for Virtual Visits in Patients with Uncontrolled Diabetes.

Background: The interconnection capabilities of mobile device platforms offer the opportunity for efficient delivery of healthcare and afford the potential to increase access to patients with chronic diseases. With the increased incidence of diabetes mellitus in the United States, innovative strategies to improve access to healthcare teams are necessary. The aim of this study was to determine satisfaction and usability of patients and diabetes care team members with videoconferencing capabilities using an iPad2 (Apple, Cupertino, CA).

Health literacy and health outcomes in diabetes: a systematic review.

Background: Low health literacy is considered a potential barrier to improving health outcomes in people with diabetes and other chronic conditions, although the evidence has not been previously systematically reviewed.

Objective: To identify, appraise, and synthesize research evidence on the relationships between health literacy (functional, interactive, and critical) or numeracy and health outcomes (i.e.

Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: are we following the guidelines?

Background: Warfarin therapy substantially reduces stroke in atrial fibrillation (AF), yet medical literature reports it is only prescribed in 15-60% of eligible patients. No current national benchmarks for warfarin use in AF patients exist, and it is unclear whether the reported poor compliance represents current rates within primary care practices. The primary study objective was to measure the rate of warfarin use in eligible, high-risk AF patients in a large southeastern group family practice.