Primary Care Clerkship Patient Education Handouts
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The Primary Care Clerkship (PCC) was, until April of 2009, a required 8-week interdisciplinary course for all third and fourth year medical students. For several years, students had completed a course project which involved answering a clinical question generated during patient care in their primary care clinic. In addition to summarizing the research available to answer this clinical question, students also translate this medical language into a document suitable to inform an average patient on this topic – a Patient Education Tool (PET) handout. This project has been continued in the required, 4-week, Family Medicine Clerkship, that began May of 2009. Given the time and energy invested by students in creating these handouts and the overall high quality of the final product, the course directors were eager to make these products more generally available to the public through this site. The information provided does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.
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Item Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testis)(2008-01-31) Mokhtarzadeh, AliCryptorchidism, or undescended testis can be a scary diagnosis for parent especially at first. Fortunately greater than half of boys with undescended testis at birth will have their testis descend on their own. For the remainder surgical correction is necessary. This brochure provides information on cryptorchidism, the different types and touches on treatment options.Item Fetal cardiotocography is associated with a decrease in the incidence of neonatal seizures, an increase in operative delivery, and no obvious impact on cerebral palsy and perinatal mortality(2008-01-31) Zins, AndreaA metaanalysis of 12 randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials of over 37,000 women which acts how effective continuous cardiotocography during labor is. This study compares continuous cardiotocography (with and without fetal blood sampling) with no fetal monitoring, intermittent auscultation, and intermittent cardiotocography. Fetal cardiotocography is associated with a decrease in the incidence of neonatal seizures, an increase in instrumental vaginal births and caesarean section rates, and no obvious impact on cerebral palsy and perinatal mortality rates.Item Lactose Intolerance: Diagnosis and Treatment(2008-02-05) McMillan, CassandraLactose intolerance is a sensitivity to lactose in food. Pts will often have diarrhea, bloating, gas, and abdominal cramps after consuming high-lactose meals. This pamphlet describes lactose intolerance and outlines diet and behavior modifications to control lactose intolerance symptoms.Item Latent Tuberculosis and Risks of isoniazid therapy(2008-02-05) Quinn, KevinLiver damage from isoniazid therapy for latent tuberculosis occurs in 5-10 people per 1000 patients. The risk is greatest in those over 35 years of age.Item Shift Work and Ischemic Heart Disease(2008-02-05) Borger, ChristopherAlthough previous studies have linked shift work with Ischemic Heart Disease, after controlling for social class as a confounder, shift work does not appear to independently increase the risk of IHD. This document was created by a medical student enrolled in the Primary Care Clerkship at the University of Minnesota Medical School as part of the course project. The aim of the project is to present information on a medical topic in the format of a patient education handout. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. The information provided may no longer be up to date since it has not been reviewed since the date of creation. The information provided should not be used to diagnose a health problem or disease, or as a means of determining treatment. In the event of a medical emergency, immediately contact a doctor or call 911.Item How you can control diabetes(2008-02-05) Dahl, EricDiabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease of the pancreas that eventually causes end organ damage. Diabetic patients need to take control of their care and understand the important intermediate outcomes necessary to achieve high quality health. This pamphlet provides simple reminders and goals for patients to use as they fully participate in their care.Item Chronic Sinusitis: A Guide to Therapy(2008-02-05) Boyum, JamesNasal irrigations performed with a large volume and delivered with low positive pressure are more effective than saline sprays.Item Use of Steroids in addition to standard treatment with IVIG/ASA is warranted in acute cases of Kawasaki Disease(2008-02-05) Anwer, BilalSteroid use in treatment of acute Kawasaki in addition to ASA/IVIG resulted in faster resolution of fever, more rapid improvement in markers of inflammation, and shorter length of hospitalization therefore showing greater benefit.Item Treatment Options for Trichomonas vaginalis(2008-02-05) Hagstrom, LindseyTinidazole, in a single-dose, is demonstrated to be equally efficacious in treatment of vaginal infections when compared with Metronidazole in seven-day dose. These conclusions are results of a randomized-controlled trial with the resolution of symptoms and eradication of disease on physical examination and laboratory results as the primary outcomes.Item Your Guide to Treatment of Electrical, Chemical, and Thermal Burns(2008-02-05) Gauquie, KimberlyThermal burns are assessed by depth of burn and percentage of body area involved. First and second degree thermal burns can often be cared for at home. Electrical and chemical burns can be prevented in the home through easy measures.Item What is the Truth about Your Child's Cough and Cold Medicines?(2008-02-05) O’Leary, ElizabethCough and Cold Medicines are frequently used to treat children’s viral infections. There is no good evidence for or against the cough and cold medications effectiveness. The pamphlet provides other useful treatments for children’s cough and cold symptoms.Item Shingles a.k.a. Herpes Zoster(2008-02-05) Kelley, EleanorShingles is a painful rash characterized by red bumps that turn into blisters and resolves within 7-10 days. It is caused by a herpes virus that causes chicken pox and is more common in elderly or people with weak immune systems. It is treated with antiviral medication. The pain can last longer than the rash and can be severe. There a different types of treatment for the pain that you should talk to your doctor about.Item TREATMENT of MALARIA(2008-02-05) Mathews, BenjiMalaria is an insect borne disease widespread in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It causes about 400–900 million cases of fever and approximately one to three million deaths annually - this represents at least one death every 30 seconds. The vast majority of cases occur in children under the age of 5 years. Preventative medications and personal protection measures against insect bites are important safeguards when travelling to a malaria-endemic areas. Chloroquine is the used in non-resistant areas for prophylaxis. In areas of chloroquine-resistance, Malarone, Doxycycline or Lariam are used.Item Immunizations: What can I do to help ease my child’s stress?(2008-02-06) Arcilla, Lisa M.There are several things that parents, physicians, and nursing staff can do to decrease the amount of pain and distress children experience during routine immunizations. Those discussed in this pamphlet include parental behavior, positioning, distraction techniques, injection site, and sucrose administration.Item New Medicines to Help You Stop Smoking(2008-02-06) Lee, SarahAccording to the U.S. Agency of Health Care Policy and Research in 2005, there are 46 million Americans who smoke or 21% of the U.S. population. As a result of solid evidence demonstrating the numerous detrimental effects of smoking and the rising national healthcare costs, research have focused on finding new ways to aid in smoking cessation. Varenicline was recently approved by the FDA in 2006 for smoking cessation and is covered by most insurance plans including Medicaid and Medicare. Therefore, patients and providers alike need a readily available tool to use in clinics to guide management and decision-making. This pamphlet is designed for patients who are motivated to quit smoking and want to learn more on different smoking aid therapies, especially about the differences between the two oral medications, Bupropion and Varenicline. The pamphlet also includes useful, reliable websites and the national quitline phone number for the patient who is seeking more counseling, detailed information on nicotine replacement therapies, and self-help strategies to quit smoking. (The nicotine replacement therapies are listed in order of risk of addictiveness with patches at least risk and nasal spray at most risk.Item Tuberculosis and the Mantoux Test: What you need to know(2008-02-06) Prabhu, SomThis patient education brochure informs people about the utility of the Mantoux test as a diagnostic tool for investigation of Tuberculosis. It also informs them about the means of administration of the test and gives general guidelines that explain test results. Additionally it explains the possibility of the BCG vaccine as a possible confound while interpreting test results.Item Subclinical Hypothyroidism: The evidence suggests that treatment is not indicated, consensus guidelines and clinician judgment may sometimes say otherwise.(2008-02-06) Salter, ThomasSubclinical hypothyroidism is defined as an elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and a normal T4 in the presence of few or no hypothyroid symptoms. It is a frequently encountered clinical scenario. Often the clinician is faced with the decision of treatment vs. no treatment. A recent review of the evidence produced guidelines on management of this condition. Essentially there is insufficient evidence to support treatment in most cases; however these guidelines recommend treatment if the hypothyroid patient is symptomatic or if TSH is over 10.Item What is diaper dermatitis?(2008-02-06) Harney, MeghanDiaper dermatitis is a common dermatological complaint in the pediatric population. Although relatively benign, it is a frequent occurrence, which results in irritation to the child and inconvenience to the parent or caregiver. It is therefore important for patients to understand what diaper dermatitis is, what it looks like, how it can be treated, and what steps can be taken to prevent its occurrence.Item Local Anesthesia for Minor Procedures(2008-02-06) Felten, MikeLocal anesthesia is commonly used for minor procedures involving the fingers and toes. Adding epinephrine to local anesthesia gives quicker anesthesia onset, fewer injections needed to reach anesthesia, better pain control, prolonged anesthesia duration and less bleeding.Item Respiratory Syncitial Virus And What It Means To You…(2008-02-06) Lick, SimonIn the outpatient setting, the evidence shows that Ribavirin as a treatment for RSV bronchiolitis in infants and children is not appropriate given the potential costs versus benefits.