The study objective was to examine whether endoscopists' recommendations for repeat colonoscopy, as communicated to primary care clinicians after the procedure, adhered to published guidelines.

Endoscopists' communications to primary care clinicians often lacked contextual information that might explain these discrepancies.

Other palliative care clinicians should be consulted if necessary.

Conclusions This study suggests that primary care clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician's assistants, lack a consistent approach to breast cancer screening.

Brook has developed treatment guidelines for primary care clinicians, and has also done work on infectious disease of broad public interest.

It is intended for "experienced critical care and acute care clinicians at the bedside, advanced practice nurses, and clinical and academic educators."

Intensive counseling can be delivered by primary care clinicians or by referral to other specialists, such as nutritionists or dietitians.

From 1984 to 1989, the task force's stated purpose was to "develop recommendations for primary care clinicians on the appropriate content of periodic health examinations."

It provides continuing medical education for family physicians and other primary care clinicians.

One commenter requested that CMS define what primary care clinicians are qualified to provide intensive behavioral therapy for obesity.