Background Achieving glycemic control is imperative for patients with diabetes undergoing tests and procedures, many of which require dietary restrictions. For these patients, mismanagement of diabetes medications during fasting periods…
General Considerations for Periprocedural Anticoagulation When evaluating a patient on anticoagulation during the periprocedural period, it is important to review the bleeding risk, both for the procedure and the individual…
This book embarks on medical tests and procedures and how they interface with pharmacologic interventions. In general, testing can include: ■ The questions asked of patients with chief concerns at…
This text guides readers in the process of utilizing tests and procedures to reach a correct diagnosis for their patients. Intended for learning and practicing members of a patient’s interdisciplinary…
Value and Challenges of Health Systems Strengthening Value There is strong global consensus on the need to strengthen health systems. “Weak health systems” are often cited as core drivers of…
Introduction “Although pandemics occur infrequently, planning and preparing for a pandemic is important to ensure an effective response. Planning for and responding to a pandemic is complex and pandemics can…
The demands of international disaster relief have changed over the past decade in the spectrum of threats, the field of operations, and scope of medical care. International disasters include large-scale…
Further Reading Although this material is provided as a convenient initial reference, readers are strongly recommended to refer to the resources listed at the end of this chapter for more…
Introduction Armed conflicts and natural disasters cause significant challenges to the long-term mental health and psychosocial well-being of the affected population. Millions of people in many countries of the world…
Surgery A significant number of Western physicians and other medical associates develop professional relationships with organizations involved with overseas medical care. The nature and extent of involvement ranges from brief…
