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Clinical Articles / BY: Colin Mar, MD, FRCPC January/February 2018
... randomized controlled trials were conducted prior to 2000 and meta-analyses of these demonstrated reductions in ... with screening of RR 0.80 to 0.82.[ 6-8 ] These studies may, however, underestimate the current effectiveness of ... clinically apparent before the patient’s death. The issue then is one of results that precipitate overtreatment. ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Constantin Shuster, MD June 2018
... risks for morbidity and mortality. Patient dissatisfaction may arise from the perception that the readmission was ... for readmission are small patient volume (fewer than 2000 weighted cases annually) and rural location. Hospitals ... a concerted effort should be made to address this issue with the help of those working at all levels of the ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Fahra Rajabali, MSc September 2018
... of all ages.[ 1 , 2 ] Every year in BC approximately 2000 deaths and 8000 cases of permanent disability result ... care system, and society at large. This public health issue directly affects the practice of physicians who must ... social marketing campaign.[ 16 ] One program that may have contributed to the decrease in self-harm costs from ...