It takes a community...to lower the STD rate
Article Abstract:
A 1997 awards program was held to recognize community-based programs to halt the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These programs attempt to reach people who would not normally visit a medical clinic. Among the programs that won awards was one that has trained the staff of 117 businesses to provide STD services to their customers. Another program brought STD awareness to women prisoners and a third to 400,000 urban and rural residents in Hidalgo County, Texas. About 12 million new STD cases occur in the US each year, one of the highest rates in developed countries.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1997
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MedGuide: at last a long-sought opportunity for patient education about prescription drugs
Article Abstract:
A committee of druggists, pharmacists, physicians and consumers in Dec 1996 presented to the US Dept of Health and Human Services their plan for providing accurate drug information to consumers. The plan, which was mandated by Congress, aims to provide this information to 75% of outpatients by the year 2000 and 95% by 2006. The information will probably be printed information and will provide the brand and generic name of the drug, indications for its use, precautions, possible side effects and storage. The information may also be available over the Internet.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1997
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