T2D Diagnosis at Younger Age: 'Scary Stuff'
Aggressive management is the key to reversing this grim prognosis, says Dr Jim Chamberlain. (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - April 23, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Was It Wrong for a Fertility Doc to Secretly Donate Sperm?
A woman who sent a DNA sample to a genetic testing company learned that a fertility doctor was her father. What should you say to patients about genetic tests? (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - April 23, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

As Cannabis Consumption Grows, What Should We Tell Patients?
Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights the importance of counseling marijuana users about safe and responsible consumption. (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - March 30, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Should We Try to Predict Child Abuse--and Proactively Prevent It?
A New Zealand study forecast the chance that a child would suffer parental abuse. If the chance exists, should we intervene, even if an abuse event has not happened? (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - March 23, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Parents vs Doctor: Who Is Really in Charge?
In most cases, medical treatment decisions for children are made without much conflict between parents and physicians. Sometimes, however, there is an issue. Should parental authority be overridden? (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - March 21, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

The Physician's Role in Reporting Sexual Abuse
The sexual abuse of members of the US gymnastics team underscores why such events should be reported. Here ' s why it ' s also important to tell patients what to expect during a physical examination. (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - March 19, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Are Physicians--Let's Face It--Getting Clinically Lazy?
Drs Vega and Faustinella discuss evidence of deteriorating history and physical exam skills in clinicians, young and old. (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - March 16, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

A New Prostate Cancer Screening Trial--Anything to See Here?
Yet another trial on risks and benefits of widespread PSA screening. Dr Kenny Lin puts it in perspective. (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - March 16, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Listen Carefully During the Medical Interview
In this month ' s Critical Issues in Primary Care, Dr Fabrizia Faustinella describes two cases where critical listening during the patient history revealed ' red flags ' that had been previously missed. (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - March 6, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Former Aetna Medical Director Didn't Look at Medical Records
A former Aetna CMO said in his deposition that he never looked at patients ' medical records in reviewing appeals for coverage. Should there be more transparency when coverage decisions are made? (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - February 28, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Implicit Bias: It's in All of Us
What are some strategies that can help to identify our own implicit biases and work to address them? (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - February 7, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Are You Scared to Show Warmth to a Patient?
In light of the #MeToo movement, physicians may be wondering whether it is ever acceptable to hug a patient. (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - February 6, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Should You Lose Your License if You're Not Computer Savvy?
The use of electronic medical records requires that a physician be computer savvy. Can you lose your medical license if you lack computer skills? (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - January 29, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Heart Failure: Are Sodium and Fluid Restriction Necessary?
Drs Ileana Pi ñ a and Charles Vega discuss the latest information on management of heart failure patients in the primary care setting. (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - January 16, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Was Matt Lauer Too Naive About Patient-Doctor Confidentiality?
When someone discusses sensitive matters, such as sex, with a physician or therapist outside of the office and asks for privacy, does patient confidentiality apply? (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - January 8, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts