Immunosuppression and Vaccination in Family Practices
Background: Immunocompromised patients need to be especially protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.Search methods: By referring to national and international...
Eine qualitative Vergleichsstudie des PJ-Modellprojekts „Ausbildungskonzept Allgemeinmedizin Dillingen” (AKADemie)
“Truly Dedicated Family Doctors Here”
A Qualitative Comparative Study of the Pilot Project “Medical Education in Family Medicine Dillingen” (AKADemie)Background: The pilot project “AKADemie” (Medical...
Ambulatory Health Care Centers: a Comparison Germany – Switzerland
Background: Ambulatory health care centers have evidently become increasingly important in primary care, especially in Germany, but also in our neighboring countries....
Contribution of German Academic Institutions of Family Medicine to the Teaching of Physical Examination Skills in Medical School – a Nation-Wide Survey
Background: Physical examination skills are essential basic medical competences. Recent German studies show that last year medical students have deficits in these...
DEGAM-Verbundweiterbildungplus: Establishing a Common Terminology
Summary: In 2014, the German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians (DEGAM) developed quality indicators to assess the quality of postgraduate training...
Foreign Internship in Graz as Part of the 8th Professionalization Course of the German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians
Summary: The author, member of the 8th Professionalization Course of the German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians visited Graz (Austria) for a...
Treatment for Acute Asthma Attacks: Value of Topical Anticholinergics
QuestionInhaled anticholinergics are said to be a „renaissance“ in the treatment of acute asthma. Do we have any evidence for this?AnswerSeveral new publications...
E-Cigarettes for Smoking Cessation: Harm or Benefit?
QuestionSmokers frequently seek their doctors´ advice whether or not they should switch to electronic cigarettes. Is there any evidence regarding the potential harm...
Background: Headache is a common reason for encounter with family practitioners (FP). Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a rare but severe cause of headache, which can – if...
