Isana Fils-Aime, DPM

Clinician Commentary

Patient Capacity in Clinical Practice: More on Assessment Pearls

05/31/2024

In the first installment of this Clinician Commentary, we discussed the definitions of capacity versus competence, risk factors for changes in capacity for medical decision making, and the pillars of capacity to consider. Now, let’s examine...

In the first installment of this...

05/31/2024

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Clinician Commentary

Understanding Patient Capacity in Clinical Practice

05/24/2024

Isana Fils-Aime , DPM;

Complicating surgery for limb-threatening infection and other similar situations of a surgical intervention recommendation are the potential effects of infection, age, and other comorbidities on a patient’s personal medical decision-making...

Complicating surgery for...

05/24/2024

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When Pedal Verruca Vulgaris is Actually Verrucous Carcinoma

11/08/2022

Sara Mateen , DPM, AACFAS;

Jane Pontious , DPM, FACFAS;

Isana Fils-Aime , DPM;

Even when biopsies are initially negative, it is important to maintain an index of suspicion for alternative diagnoses. In this article, the authors share a relevant case that highlights this process, and the multidisciplinary approach that...

Even when biopsies are initially...

11/08/2022

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