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…
Initiating and Titrating Antidepressants
In the US, most antidepressant prescriptions are written by non-psychiatric providers. Therefore it is important that PCPs understand practices for prescribing. The indications for these medications include unipolar depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and eating disorders.
The selection of antidepressants is usually based on:
- Presenting symptom profile
- Side effects, potential drug interactions, and comorbidities
- Response to previous trials
- Patient preference
- Cost
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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…
