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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by 大象APPor authored by 大象APPresearchers.

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Brach C
大象APPAuthor: Brach C
Even in an emergency, doctors must make informed consent an informed choice.
When a stroke is suspected, a daughter is pressured to consent to her father's treatment without fully understanding the risks.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Brach C . Even in an emergency, doctors must make informed consent an informed choice. Health Aff 2016 Apr;35(4):739-43. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2015.1407.
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Keywords: Case Study, Shared Decision Making, Emergency Department, Health Literacy, Patient and Family Engagement, Stroke
Wolff T, Fan T, Lewis P
大象APPAuthor: Wolff T, Fan T
Screening for carotid artery stenosis.
This case study, based on recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, concerns a 65-year-old woman who presents for her yearly checkup. She walks one to two miles daily, is in generally good health, and has no significant cardiovascular history. Questions concern whether she should be screened for carotid artery stenosis, the accuracy of the different screening methods, and the benefits and harms of screening.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Wolff T, Fan T, Lewis P . Screening for carotid artery stenosis. Am Fam Physician 2015 May 15;91(10):717-8..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Elderly, Case Study, Screening, Stroke

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