Abstract
Below is the corrected Table 7 for the article, “Understanding and Preventing Osteoporosis” by Joy Renfro, MA, RRA, CMA, and Julie Brown, MSN, RNC, CMA, which appeared in the April issue, page 190. There was an error in the second questionnaire criteria as printed.
Score Questionnaire A score is derived by adding the variables for any female. A 50 year old white female who has never taken estrogen weighs 120 lb. Her mother suffers from severe osteoporosis. She has no other significant risk factors for osteoporosis. Apdated from Moussa (1997).
Questionnaire criteria
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Case example
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1. First digit of age multipled by 3
5 × 3 = 15
2. Add 5 points if not black
15 + 5 = 20
3. Add 4 points if ever been treated for or has rheumatoid arthritis
20 + 0 = 20
4. Add 4 points (maximum 12) for each site (hip, rib, or wrist) where a fracture occurred after the age of 45
20 + 0 = 20
5. Add 1 point if not taking and never have taken estrogen (including estrogen contraception)
20 + 1 = 21
6. Deduct the first 2 numbers of the subject's weight expressed in pounds
21 − 12 = 9
Scoring: If score above 6, refer for densitometry
Does need referral
Below is the corrected Table 4 for the article, “Creating Constructive Outcomes in Conflict” by Becca Orchard which appeared in the June issue, page 311. There was an error in the table title as printed.
Avoiding Misunderstanding Using Contrasting Skills Adapted from The Path of Dialogue Training Program, Vitality Alliance, Inc., 1996.
Pitfall
Remedy
When the motive or purpose is misunderstood
State what you do and do not want.
When respect and relationship appear at risk
State what you do and do not intend
When there is fear of being misinterpreted
State what you do and do not mean