Kevin Pho, M.D.

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Kick off your social media efforts today with Establishing, Managing and Protecting Your Online Reputation: A Social Media Guide for Physicians and Medical Practices, a comprehensive resource not available anywhere else. In addition to unique insights from practicing physician and social media pioneer Kevin Pho, MD, this book offers doctors a step-by-step guide on how to use social media to manage an online reputation. It also provides insider tips on how to respond to online ratings and a guide to work with all of the major physician review sites. Don’t let others define you on the web. Take control of your online reputation now. Show less

Background: Sufficient evidence has accumulated to suggest that the first-degree relatives of patients diagnosed with colorectal adenomas before the age of 60 are at increased risk of colorectal cancer. The principal objective of this study was to assess the extent to which channels of communication exist between physicians, patients and their at-risk first-degree relatives regarding both familial risk and screening recommendations.

Methods: A telephone survey was conducted among 79… Show more

Background: Sufficient evidence has accumulated to suggest that the first-degree relatives of patients diagnosed with colorectal adenomas before the age of 60 are at increased risk of colorectal cancer. The principal objective of this study was to assess the extent to which channels of communication exist between physicians, patients and their at-risk first-degree relatives regarding both familial risk and screening recommendations.

Methods: A telephone survey was conducted among 79 patients (age ≤ 60 years) with newly diagnosed colorectal adenomas. Information regarding patient demographics, awareness of familial risk, physician recommendations, and extent of communication with family members about their risk status and need for screening was ascertained.

Results: Forty-four (56%) of the 79 eligible subjects completed the survey. Only 18 (41%) responders were aware that their first-degree relatives were at increased risk of colorectal cancer, and the majority claimed to have gained their awareness through sources other than their physicians. Only five (28%) of the 18 knowledgeable patients notified their at-risk relatives of their status, and only two (11%) communicated the need for screening.

Conclusions: This survey demonstrates poor communication about familial colorectal cancer risk associated with colorectal adenomas, and highlights the need for novel strategies to both promote awareness and facilitate screening of at-risk relatives. Show less