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Accuracy of Three-dimensional Scan Technology and Its Possible Function in the Field of Hand Surgery
CONCLUSIONS: In our study, the Artec Space Spider 3D scanner demonstrated superior precision when scanning a 3D-printed replica, deviating only slightly from the original data, making it an optimal choice for nonmoving objects such as casts or medical instruments. For scanning human hands, the Artec Eva 3D scanner exhibited the highest performance, offering accuracy comparable to the Artec Space Spider, but with the added benefit of being able to scan larger objects.PMID:38655101 | PMC:PMC11037731 | DOI:10.1097/GOX.0000000000005745 (Source: Hand Surgery)
Source: Hand Surgery - April 24, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Michele Rudari Joseph Breuer Hannes Lauer Lukas Stepien Elena Lopez Adrian Dragu Seyed A Alawi Source Type: research

Enhancing Oncologists ’ Comfort with Serious Illness Conversations: The Impact of Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG) Training
AbstractProviders oftentimes need to have difficult conversations with patients facing a poor prognosis. Research indicates that providers generally feel ill prepared for these conversations and that bad conversations may lead to more anxiety for patients. Communication skills development training programs have shown improvement in providers ’ skills. Our cancer center embarked on skills development training to help providers improve their skills and comfort in having serious illness conversations. During our phased approach, about 500 physicians and advanced practice providers in the Division of Oncology were trained fo...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - April 24, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Virtual Care: Perspectives From Family Physicians
CONCLUSIONS: These findings can help further direct the discussion of how to make use of resources to improve the quality and effectiveness of virtual care.PMID:38652849 | DOI:10.22454/FamMed.2024.592756 (Source: Famly Medicine)
Source: Famly Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Ritchie Emily Koptyra Liz B Marquis Reema Kadri Anna R Laurie V G Vinod Vydiswaran Jiazhao Li Lindsay K Brown Tiffany C Veinot Lorraine R Buis Timothy C Guetterman Source Type: research

Virtual Care: Perspectives From Family Physicians
CONCLUSIONS: These findings can help further direct the discussion of how to make use of resources to improve the quality and effectiveness of virtual care.PMID:38652849 | DOI:10.22454/FamMed.2024.592756 (Source: Family Medicine)
Source: Family Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Ritchie Emily Koptyra Liz B Marquis Reema Kadri Anna R Laurie V G Vinod Vydiswaran Jiazhao Li Lindsay K Brown Tiffany C Veinot Lorraine R Buis Timothy C Guetterman Source Type: research