Heart Failure & Hypertension: What Primary Care Can Do Earlier
Heart failure and hypertension are conditions primary care providers encounter every day, but identifying that risk early – and knowing…
Discontinuation of Antidepressants
Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States and indicated for multiple conditions. Abruptly discontinuing or decreasing the dose of antidepressants can lead to discontinuation symptoms.
Care teams and patients may decide to stop the medication due to:
- side effects
- remission of symptoms
- patient’s preference
- lack of therapeutic response
- limited knowledge about the risks associated with it
More insight
This month’s Clinical Pearl features a helpful two-page guide for primary care teams on discontinuing antidepressants. View and download the Clinical Pearl:
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Managing Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care: How eConsults Support Better Patient Care
Early detection and proactive management of Chronic kidney disease (CKD) are critical to slowing disease progression and preventing serious complications…
Expanding on the Vision for Value-Based Care: How eConsults Can Help Realize Better Outcomes
Value-based care must be central to the future of the U.S. healthcare system — reducing cost, improving outcomes, and most…
