A 39-Year-Old Man With a Skin Infection

A 39-Year-Old Man With a Skin Infection
Eileen E. Reynolds, MD

JAMA. 2007;298:(doi:10.1001/jama.298.21.jrr70002).

The patient described and interviewed below faces a crossroads regarding his medical care. Consider his perspective, expressed in his own words. Then review the questions posed and imagine you are caring for Mr M. How would you approach this crossroads? Use evidence from the literature and your own experience, and follow the instructions provided at the "Submit Response" link to the right. Responses will be selected for posting online based on their quality, including use of the available evidence, weighing the issues, and addressing the patient's concerns. The discussion of this Clinical Crossroads case, authored by Dr Robert Moellering, will be published in the January 2, 2008, issue of JAMA; responses must be submitted by December 26, 2007, to be considered for online posting.