Richard Guthmann, MD

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Do annual pelvic exams benefit asymptomatic women who receive regular Pap smears?

Author:: Richard Guthmann, MD

Publish date: January 1, 2015

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No evidence exists to support a clinical benefit from annual pelvic examinations for asymptomatic women who receive Pap smea...

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Do Annual Pelvic Exams Benefit Asymptomatic Women Who Receive Regular Pap Smears?

Author:: Richard Guthmann, MD

Publish date: January 1, 2015

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How should we manage a patient with a positive PPD and prior BCG vaccination?

Author:: Richard Guthmann, MD

Publish date: August 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Prior bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination increases the likelihood of a positive tuberculosis (TB) 5TU purified protei...

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How do we decide when a patient with nonmalignant disease is eligible for hospice care?

Author:: Richard Guthmann, MD

Publish date: June 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Each hospice has its own policy, but Medicare requires 6 months or less life expectancy for certification of eligibility and...