AAO13: Bell’s Palsy: Inappropriate Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Computed Tomography Scan (Inverse Measure)+
Quality MeasureDownload PDF High Priority: Yes; Appropriate Use NQF Number: N/A Percentage of patients age 16 years and older with a new onset diagnosis of Bell’s palsy within the past 3 months who had a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or a computed tomography scan…
Clinical Practice Guideline: Acute Otitis Externa
Clinical Practice GuidelineThe updated guideline was published as a supplement in the February 2014 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. The primary purpose of the original guideline was to promote appropriate use of oral and topical antimicrobials for AOE and to highlight the need for adequate…
Clinical Practice Guideline: Tinnitus
Clinical Practice GuidelineThe guideline was published as a supplement in the October 2014 issue of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. The purpose of this guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations for clinicians managing patients with tinnitus. The target audience is any clinician, including non-physicians, involved…
Clinical Practice Guideline: Allergic Rhinitis
Clinical Practice GuidelineThe guideline was published as a supplement in the February 2015 issue of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. The primary purpose of this guideline is to address quality improvement opportunities for all clinicians, in any setting, who are likely to manage patients with AR…
AAO23: Allergic Rhinitis: Intranasal Corticosteroids or Oral Antihistamines
Quality MeasureDownload PDF High Priority: No; N/A NQF Number: N/A Percentage of patients age 2 years and older with allergic rhinitis who are offered intranasal corticosteroids (INS) or nonsedating oral antihistamines. Denominator: All patients age 2 years and older with a diagnosis of allergic…
AAO16: Age-related Hearing Loss: Audiometric Evaluation
Quality MeasureDownload PDF High Priority: Yes Care Coordination NQF Number: N/A Percentage of patients age 60 years and older who failed a hearing screening and/or who report suspected hearing loss who received, were ordered, or were referred for comprehensive audiometric evaluation within 4…
Tips for Physicians on Negotiating a Better Contract
ArticlesAs a physician, your contract determines more than what is expected of you, but also has a very strong impact on your quality of life outside of work. This important document isn't a mere formality. It's one of the most important pieces of…
Key Elements of Physician Contracts
ArticlesClearing all the hurdles of the job search process is no small feat, but there is one last important step to ensure your prospective job meets your needs: negotiating the contract. The contract includes important details regarding your compensation, benefits, termination language, work schedule, restrictive…
Negotiating a Physician Contract
ArticlesNegotiating an employment agreement can be a nervous and stressful time for many physicians. These agreements are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and will define when and where you practice medicine. Here are a few tips that will reduce your anxiety. Negotiations start immediately…
Clinical Practice Guideline: Bell's palsy
Clinical Practice GuidelineThe guideline was published as a supplement in the November 2013 issue of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery The primary purpose of this guideline is to improve the accuracy of diagnosis for Bell's palsy, to improve the quality of care and outcomes for patients…
Clinical Practice Guideline Development Tools
Clinical Practice GuidelineDeveloping Patient Decision Aids BridgeWiz Development Manuals Clinical Practice Guideline Development Manual - or Podcast Clinical Consensus Statement Development Manual …
Clinical Practice Guideline: Nosebleed (Epistaxis)
Clinical Practice GuidelineThis guideline was published in the January 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Clinical Practice Guideline: Nosebleed (Epistaxis) published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery on January 7. This clinical practice guideline (CPG) is intended for all clinicians who evaluate and treat patients…
Clinical Practice Guideline: Improving Nasal Form and Function after Rhinoplasty
Clinical Practice GuidelineThe guideline was published as a supplement in the February 2017 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. The primary purpose of this guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations for clinicians who either perform rhinoplasty or are involved in the care of a rhinoplasty…
Clinical Practice Guideline: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Clinical Practice GuidelineThis guideline was published as a supplement in the March 2017 issue of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. The primary purposes of this guideline are to improve the quality of care and outcomes for BPPV by improving the accurate and efficient diagnosis of BPPV, reducing…
CPG: Improving Voice Outcomes After Thyroid Surgery
Clinical Practice GuidelineThis guideline was published in the June 2013 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. The purpose of this guideline is to optimize voice outcomes for adult patients aged 18 years or older after thyroid surgery. The target audience is any clinician involved in managing…
Clinical Practice Guideline: Hoarseness (Dysphonia)
This guideline was published as a supplement in the March 2018 issue of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. The primary purpose of this guideline is to improve the quality of care for patients with dysphonia, based on current best evidence. Expert consensus to fill evidence…
Clinical Practice Guideline: Tonsillectomy in Children (Update)
Clinical Practice GuidelineThis guideline was published as a supplement in the February 2019 issue of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. This clinical practice guideline (CPG), which is intended for all clinicians in any setting who interact with children aged 1 to 18 years who may be candidates…
Clinical Practice Guideline: Sudden Hearing Loss (Update)
Clinical Practice GuidelineThe guideline was published as a supplement in the August 2019 issue of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. Clinical Practice Guideline: Sudden Hearing Loss (Update) published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery on August 1. This clinical practice guideline (CPG), intended for all clinicians who…
