The prevalence of dysphagia in primary care patients: a HamesNet Research Network study
T Wilkins, RA Gillies, AM Thomas… - The Journal of the …, 2007 - Am Board Family Med
Purpose: A number of disorders cause dysphagia, which is the perception of an obstruction
during swallowing. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of dysphagia …
during swallowing. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of dysphagia …
Introversion and medical student education: Challenges for both students and educators
B Davidson, RA Gillies, AL Pelletier - Teaching and learning in …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Issue: Introversion is one of the personality factors that has been shown to be associated
with performance in medical school. Prior cross-sectional studies highlight performance …
with performance in medical school. Prior cross-sectional studies highlight performance …
Racial disparities and barriers to colorectal cancer screening in rural areas
T Wilkins, RA Gillies, S Harbuck… - The Journal of the …, 2012 - Am Board Family Med
Introduction: This study examined barriers to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in people
living in rural areas. Methods: We identified 2 rural counties with high rates of CRC and …
living in rural areas. Methods: We identified 2 rural counties with high rates of CRC and …
EMBASE versus MEDLINE for family medicine searches: can MEDLINE searches find the forest or a tree?
T Wilkins, RA Gillies, K Davies - Canadian Family Physician, 2005 - cfp.ca
OBJECTIVE Many physicians access electronic databases to obtain up-to-date and reliable
medical information. In North America, physicians typically use MEDLINE as their sole …
medical information. In North America, physicians typically use MEDLINE as their sole …
Measuring psychological flexibility in medical students and residents: a psychometric analysis
…, R Casillas, M Decker, RA Gillies… - Medical Education …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Psychological flexibility involves mindful awareness of our thoughts and feelings
without allowing them to prohibit acting consistently with our values and may have important …
without allowing them to prohibit acting consistently with our values and may have important …
[PDF][PDF] Teaching Medical Error Apologies
RA Gillies, SH Speers, SE Young, CA Fly - Family medicine, 2011 - researchgate.net
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Apologizing is an important component in addressing
medical errors; yet, offering apologies continues to challenge physicians. To address …
medical errors; yet, offering apologies continues to challenge physicians. To address …
[HTML][HTML] Why a medical career and what makes a good doctor? Beliefs of incoming United States medical students
Methods: We conducted focus groups with a first-year class (n= 189) of US medical students
at the beginning of their academic year. In an iterative theming process, investigators …
at the beginning of their academic year. In an iterative theming process, investigators …
Nasolaryngoscopy in a family medicine clinic: indications, findings, and economics
T Wilkins, RA Gillies, A Getz… - The Journal of the …, 2010 - Am Board Family Med
Background: Nasopharyngeal complaints are common among patients who present to primary
care. Patients with these complaints are often referred for nasolaryngoscopy evaluation to …
care. Patients with these complaints are often referred for nasolaryngoscopy evaluation to …
Office-based unsedated ultrathin esophagoscopy in a primary care setting
T Wilkins, RA Gillies - The Annals of Family Medicine, 2005 - Annals Family Med
PURPOSE Gastroesophageal reflux disease is common and with time may be complicated
by Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy…
by Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy…
[PDF][PDF] The current state of flexible sigmoidoscopy training in family medicine residency programs
T Wilkins, RA Gillies, DM Jester… - FAMILY MEDICINE …, 2005 - researchgate.net
Background and Objectives: The US Preventive Services Task Force has recommended that
adults ages 50 and over be screened for colorectal cancer. Flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) is …
adults ages 50 and over be screened for colorectal cancer. Flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) is …