Psychiatric Medicine Reports Archives – September 1, 2003
September 1, 2003
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Androgens and the Aging Male: A Review of Testosterone Deficiency and Its Effects
There is little attention paid to hormone changes in the male life cycle and how they relate emotional health. Most health care professionals are familiar with low testosterone affecting libido and sexual performance. However, few clinicians have an understanding of how testosterone levels may effect moods and behavior. Furthermore, little is known of the phenomenon of andropause. With an aging population and male patients becoming more open to receiving psychiatric intervention, this is an issue providers are more likely to encounter. Also of concern are the high rates of successful suicides in older men. -
Audio Conference Clarifies Final EMTALA Regulations
To provide you with critical information on the updated regulations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Thomson American Health Consultants offers "New EMTALA Regulations: Are They Too Good to be True?" an audio conference on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 2:30-3:30 p.m., ET. -
Sourcebook Guides You Through Final EMTALA Rule
"EMTALA: The Essential Guide to Compliance" from Thomson American Health Consultants, publisher of "Psychiatric Medicine Reports," explains how the changes to EMTALA will affect the delivery of care.