You are advising people all over the world on how to generate clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). What have been the most important advances in this area over the last few years?
You coined the term “evidence-based medicine” (EBM) over 25 years ago. Is your understanding of what it means today the same as it was at that time?
Dr David Currow from University of Technology Sydney, Australia, offers his views on the 3 most important recent advances relevant to everyday practice in palliative care.
What are the indications for patch tests in patients with suspected drug hypersensitivity?
Can you describe emotional or psychological aspects of those patients in whom integrative East-West medicine could be especially effective?
What is the role of acupuncture in the treatment of pain syndromes? What other methods should be considered?
Most educational programs in physical examination focus on students or physicians in training. Some data demonstrate that even specialists who completed training only 10 years ago may have inadequate examination skills. Do you think there is a need for formal assessment or educational programs aimed at this group?
What are the most common mistakes made during physical examination?
Can the same triggering factor cause varying skin manifestations depending on age (children as compared with adults)?
It has become proverbial that when laboratory testing fails to determine a diagnosis in a complex patient, we should once again take a thorough history and perform physical examination. Could you comment on that?
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