Functional outcomes in Rett syndrome.

Aim: To relate functional outcomes to mutation type and age at evaluation in patients with Rett syndrome (RTT).

Method: We identified 96 RTT patients with mutations in the MECP2 (methyl-CpG-binding protein 2) gene. Chart analysis, clinical evaluation, and functional measures were completed.

Changes in medical students' exposure to and attitudes about drug company interactions from 2003 to 2012: a multi-institutional follow-up survey.

Purpose: To ascertain whether changes occurred in medical student exposure to and attitudes about drug company interactions from 2003-2012, which factors influence exposure and attitudes, and whether exposure and attitudes influence future plans to interact with drug companies.

Method: In 2012, the authors surveyed 1,269 third-year students at eight U.S.

Adolescent health care maintenance in a teen-friendly clinic.

Adolescence is marked by complex physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, which can be stressful for families and adolescents. Before the onset of puberty, providers should clearly lay the groundwork for clinical care and office visits during the adolescent years. This article addresses the guidelines and current legal standards for confidentiality in adolescent care, the most frequently used psychosocial screening tools, and current recommendations for preventive health services and immunizations.

Creating a longitudinal integrated clerkship with mutual benefits for an academic medical center and a community health system.

The longitudinal integrated clerkship is a model of clinical education driven by tenets of social cognitive theory, situated learning, and workplace learning theories, and built on a foundation of continuity between students, patients, clinicians, and a system of care. Principles and goals of this type of clerkship are aligned with primary care principles, including patient-centered care and systems-based practice. Academic medical centers can partner with community health systems around a longitudinal integrated clerkship to provide mutual benefits for both organizations, creating a sustainable model of clinical training that addresses medical education and community health needs.