The Tyranny of Guidelines
Authors: George A. Sarosi
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2015)

On Being a Doctor6 October 2015The Tyranny of GuidelinesGeorge A. Sarosi, MDGeorge A. Sarosi, MDFrom Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.Author, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/M15-1202 Audio Reading - "The Tyranny of Guidelines" Audio. Michael A. LaCombe, MD, Annals Associate Editor, reads "The Tyranny of Guidelines," by G.A. Sarosi. Your browser does not support the audio element. Audio player progress bar Step backward in current audio track Play current audio trackPause current audio track Step forward in current audio track Mute current audio trackUnmute current audio track 00:00/ SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail Fans of the "Prairie Home Companion" probably believe that Minnesota is densely populated with Norwegian bachelor farmers. However, I never met one until Mr. O was admitted to my medical service.My resident called to inform me that we had just received a new admission with a broken hip for stabilization before surgery by orthopedics. Mr. O, an 86-year-old man, lived in a small farmhouse built by his grandfather on a 40-acre parcel of woodlands in northern Wisconsin. He worked all his life as a laborer in local enterprises and was still able to take on smaller jobs, such as ... Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: From Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.Corresponding Author: George A. Sarosi, MD, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417; e-mail, george.[email protected]gov. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement Audio Reading - "The Tyranny of Guidelines" Audio. Michael A. LaCombe, MD, Annals Associate Editor, reads "The Tyranny of Guidelines," by G.A. Sarosi. Your browser does not support the audio element. Audio player progress bar Step backward in current audio track Play current audio trackPause current audio track Step forward in current audio track Mute current audio trackUnmute current audio track 00:00/ FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byVoices from the Front Lines: An Analysis of Physicians' Reflective Narratives about Flaws with the 'System'In ReplyInterprofessional training: Geriatrics and palliative care principles for primary care teams in an ACOA Proposal for an Out-of-Range Glycemic Population Health Safety Measure for Older Adults With DiabetesDosage Adjustments Related to Young or Old Age and Organ ImpairmentHow to Fix the Dangerous Lack of Clinical Pharmacology Education in the Medical Profession: The Generation of Core Entrustable Professional Activities in Clinical Pharmacology for Entering ResidencyThe Application of the LDL Principle 6 October 2015Volume 163, Issue 7Page: 562-563KeywordsBlood pressureBlood sugarDementiaElderlyFallsGlucoseHipMedical servicesSystolic pressureUrination ePublished: 6 October 2015 Issue Published: 6 October 2015 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2015 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...