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Patient Management Perspectives in Otolaryngology

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Patient Management Perspectives in Otolaryngology

Edited by Daniel J. Kirse, MD

Volume published annually with eight issues
Available in print, CD-ROM, and online.  
 

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Overview
  • Patient of the Month Program is now more accurately titled Patient Management Perspectives in Otolaryngology. The publication is familiarly referred to as PMP. 
  • Subscribe today and choose from three formats, print, CD-ROM, and online.
  • PMP is an interactive electronic or print series that simulates real-life clinical decisions making. Each issue includes a clinical case study, visual materials, detailed patient management summary, references for future study, and a self-assessment.
  • Target Audience: practicing otolaryngology – head and neck physicians and surgeons and residents and non-otolaryngologist health professionals
  • For a free demonstration,click here.
 
PMP Offers
  • Opportunities to hone decision-making skills through full management of an individual patient from presentation to discharge and follow-up
  • Interactive question and answer format, with immediate feedback on each choice made
  • Choices in lab studies and imaging, surgery and possible complications, medical therapy, postoperative care and followup
  • Opportunities to explore different options and pathways in patient management
  • Visuals including x-rays, scans, surgical photographs, diagrams, and animated full-color graphics
  • Thorough, fully referenced discussion of the patient case, presenting both the author's viewpoint and the broader background in the literature
 
Overall PMP Outcome Objectives
  • Increase knowledge of the most current research advances and medical practices in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery
  • Maintain greater competence in performing diagnostic and treatment measures to provide quality service to patients
  • Improve practice skills, abilities, and strategies for high-quality, evidence-based standards of otolaryngology healthcare delivery
 
Media Used
  • PMP is available on CD-ROM, as an internet-based activity, and in print.
  • All three media include case scenarios, self assessment components, and management discussion sections.
  • This subscription-based activity is released in volumes of eight issues. Participants subscribe on an annual basis.
 
Previously Released Issues Include:
  • Adult with Cheek Swelling
  • Young Pregnant Woman with New-Onset Dysphagia
  • Adult with Upper Neck Mass
  • Pregnant Patient with Thyroid Mass
  • Adult with Stridor
  • Newborn with hearing loss
  • Adult with Tinnitus
  • Failed Newborn Infant Hearing Screening
  • Child with Chronic Otorrhea
  • Adult with Acute Facial Palsy
  • Child with Nasal Congestion
  • Infant with Compromised Airway
  • Toddler with Draining Ear
  • Child with Nasal Obstruction
  • Infant with Facial Birthmark
  • Fetus Diagnosed in Utero with Cervicofacial Mass
  • Child with Hypernasality
  • Adult with Chronic Rhinorrhea
 
Publication Information
  • The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • AAO-HNSF designates this enduring material for a maximum of 64 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ per year (8 per issue). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  
  • PMP is an official publication of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.

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