Ted Epperly

TL;DR: The world of primary care was galvanized in 2007 by the publication of the Joint Principles of The Patient-Centered Medical Home that spells out the fundamental features of a primary health care setting in which a team of clinicians offers accessible first-contact primary care.

TL;DR: Evidence is mixed on oral nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, mobilization, and acupuncture; patients with refractory symptoms may benefit from surgical intervention andExtracorporeal shock wave therapy, laser treatment, and electromagnetic field therapy do not appear to be effective.

TL;DR: The Patient-centered Medical Home is an innovative, improved, and evolving approach to providing primary care that has gained broad acceptance in the United States.

TL;DR: Cognitive stimulation programs show benefit in maintenance of cognitive function and improved self-reported quality of life in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer disease, and structured programs of physical exercise improve physical function and reduce rates of neuropsychiatric symptoms in patientswith mild to severe Alzheimer disease.

TL;DR: Critical incident stress debriefing, which may be administered by trained family physicians or mental health practitioners, may help patients who are having a stress disorder after a spontaneous abortion.