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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Herniated Disc: Choosing the Right Treatment for You
When a herniated disc causes pain in the lower back and leg, there is more than one way to treat it. To help people work with their doctors to decide which treatment option is right for them, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Herniated Disc: Choosing the Right Treatment for You. Continue reading
Managing Acute Low Back Pain
Almost everyone experiences low back pain at some point in their lives. Acute low back pain usually gets better with time, and there are simple things people can do at home to help manage pain and get back to normal activities. To help people with acute low back pain understand these strategies, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Acute Low Back Pain: Managing Your Pain through Self-Care. Continue reading
Is Colon Cancer Screening Right for You?
If you’re thinking about colon cancer screening, you have a few choices to make. First, is screening right for you? If so, what type of screening should you pick? To help people make both of these choices, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Colon Cancer Screening: Deciding What’s Right for You. Continue reading
Coping with Symptoms of Depression
Depression can have a major impact on a person’s life, but there are several treatment approaches that may help people. To give people with depression guidance on how to work with their health care providers to choose the best approaches for them, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Coping with Symptoms of Depression. Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health Programs
Tagged antidepressants, CBT, clinical depression, cognitive-behavioral therapy, depression, depression counseling, interpersonal therapy, MAOIs, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, PHQ-9, problem-solving therapy, psychotherapist, psychotherapy, self help for depression, SNRIs, SSRIs, St. John's Wort, transcranial magnetic stimulation
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Treatment Choices for Uterine Fibroids
Many women develop uterine fibroids during their reproductive years. Although many do not experience any symptoms, some experience symptoms which may include heavy uterine bleeding, pelvic pressure or pain and frequent urination. To help women make an informed decision on the best treatment option for their fibroids, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Treatment Choices for Uterine Fibroids. Continue reading
Treatment Choices for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Women may experience abnormal uterine bleeding during their reproductive years. Symptoms can interfere with a woman’s quality of life. To help women with abnormal uterine bleeding understand their treatment choices and work with their health care provider to choose the treatment that is best for them, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Treatment Choices for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. Continue reading
The Right Health Care for You
Medicine is not one-size-fits-all. In fact, each patient’s condition, situation and preferences are different. To help empower people to be fully informed and active participants in their health care, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Getting the Healthcare that’s Right for You. Continue reading
Posted in General Health Programs
Tagged health care, informed patient, patient engagement, shared decision making
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Living with Diabetes
A diagnosis of diabetes can be overwhelming, as it impacts many aspects of life. While traditional diabetes educational materials focus on blood sugar measurement and management, it’s also important to give individuals with type 2 diabetes an evidence-based approach to make and maintain lifestyle changes. To this end, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Living with Diabetes: Making Lifestyle Changes to Last a Lifetime. Continue reading
Treatment Choices for Managing Menopause
Each woman’s menopause experience may vary. To help women understand their menopause symptoms and the treatment choices available, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Managing Menopause: Choosing Treatments for Menopause Symptoms. Continue reading
Treatment Choices for Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee may cause limited mobility and difficulty performing daily tasks. To help people understand the available treatment options and determine which treatment is best for them, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Treatment Choices for Knee Osteoarthritis. Continue reading
