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  • Title: Osteoporosis risk assessment by family practice faculty and residents: a chart review.
    Author: Schrager S, Kausch T, Bobula JA.
    Journal: WMJ; 1999 Dec; 98(8):34-6. PubMed ID: 10639892.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To assess the frequency of osteoporosis risk assessment of postmenopausal women by family practice faculty and residents. METHODS: Review of 263 charts of women over 50 from 3 residency clinics. Charts were evaluated for evidence of osteoporosis risk assessments or discussion of prevention strategies during the past 2 years. RESULTS: Overall, 35% of the charts contained documentation of some discussion of osteoporosis. Female physicians discussed osteoporosis more than their male colleagues (p < 0.05). Documentation of osteoporosis discussions decreased as women aged (p < 0.05). There was no difference in rates among clinics or between residents and faculty. CONCLUSIONS: The documentation of osteoporosis discussions with high risk women was low in this sample. Strategies to improve osteoporosis screening are necessary.
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