When to obtain opinions in anatomic pathology is a complex issue. The authors discuss the cognitive process of morphologic interpretation, the influence of expertise on the need for a second opinion, the role of ego, and the impact of economic factors on the patterns of consultation.
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Ann Ig
January 2025
Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Salento, Lecce, Complesso Ecotekne, Lecce, Italy.
Background: Correct information is an essential tool to guide thoughts, attitudes, daily choices or more important decisions such as those regarding health. Today, a huge amount of information sources and media is available. Increasing possibilities of obtaining data also require understanding and positioning skills, particularly the ability to navigate the ocean of information and to choose what is best without becoming overwhelmed.
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September 2024
CMRR CHU Toulouse, IHU Health Age, Toulouse, UMR 1297 CERPOP.
The growing prevalence of the Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an increasing public health concern that led to French recommendations for timely AD diagnosis and patient management as well as a territorial coverage of specialized structures [Memory Centers including Resources and Memory Research Centers (RMRC) and Memory Consultations (MC)]. In view of the potential availability of Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs), this French observatory aimed to describe the current organization of the Memory Centers, and the care pathway of patients suffering from early AD. Overall, 12 of the 28 RMRC and 44 of the 250 MC solicited by the Federation of Memory Centers participated in this study.
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February 2025
Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, ROC.
With population aging, dementia has become a significant global health issue. Most people with dementia live in the community, are cared for by family members, and face complex and multifaceted care challenges. In line with Taiwan's Long-Term Care 2.
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January 2025
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, 67 President St, 5 South, MSC861, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA.
Background: Although highly prevalent, most perinatal mental health and substance use disorders often go unrecognized, undiagnosed, and untreated. Perinatal Psychiatry Access Programs have emerged as a successful model to increase the capacity of front-line maternal health care providers to address perinatal mental health conditions through education, consultation, and increased resources and referrals.
Methods: This model has been adapted in South Carolina to include direct access to mental health treatment in response to inadequate maternity care and mental health services, including a large proportion of rural, Medically Underserved Areas in Primary Care and Mental Health Healthcare Provider Shortage Areas throughout the state.
Geriatr Psychol Neuropsychiatr Vieil
December 2024
Pôle territorial Santé Publique, Hôpitaux Champagne Sud, Troyes, France, UR3797 Unité de Recherche VieFra, Université de Reims Champagne Ardennes, Reims France.
The objective of our work was to study the impact of a mobile health unit of geriatric psychiatry (EMGP) on the number of consultations to the emergency medical service and on the rate of readmissions. This was an observational, retrospective, single-center cohort study, which aimed to identify the number of visits to the Troyes SAU for psychiatric reasons. This in patients who have previously benefited from hospitalization in the Aube geriatric-psychiatry department called Ellipses.
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