William A. Steiger

The circulation time (arm to tongue time) in large pericardial effusions: an aid in the differential diagnosis between large pericardial effusion and cardiac dilatation

Excerpt The diagnosis of pericardial effusion is frequently difficult to establish by clinical methods. Even when roentgen study is included, the diagnosis may not be simple. In small effusions of ...

National Policy and Demonstration Projects

It seems entirely logical that private philanthropic foundations with their limited (although sometimes extensive) funds would adopt the policy of supporting demonstration projects. Thus, the Commo...

Managing Difficult Patients.

Excerpt Patients who are hostile, too aggressive, too dependent, uncooperative, hysterical, suspicious, and so on can be difficult and frustrating to the physician. All of us erect some defenses ag...