David C. Slawson

B. Lewis Barnett, Jr. Professor,, Family Medicine

Primary Location

PO Box 800729
Health System, 1055

Primary Phone Number

434.924.1165

Bio & Overview

Dr. Slawson, B. Lewis Barnett, Jr. Professor of Family Medicine, is nationally and internationally known for his development of Information Mastery, which builds on the principles of evidence-based medicine and makes them more applicable to the primary care setting. In addition to his oversight of all aspects of the Fellowship, Dr. Slawson serves as course leader for a key two-semester Fellowship course, "Information Mastery and Evidence-Based Medicine." Fellows are trained to be Level 2 providers of Information Mastery through this coursework and have the opportunity to participate in a number of practicum experiences in teaching and scholarship related to Information Mastery, including developing a critical review on a specific topic for inclusion in the POEMs Section of The Journal of Family Practice, assisting in teaching residents to develop a CARE Path (Clinical Application of Reliable Evidence) for use in the Department's clinic, and serving as an author or co-author of a Clinical Inquiry for The Journal of Family Practice and American Family Physician through participation in the Family Practice Inquiries Network (FPIN).

Academic Information

Department: Family Medicine

Research Interests

Information Mastery

Selected Publications

2018

Slawson, D. (2018). Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics Increase Adverse Events in Children with Acute Respiratory Infections with Minimal Benefit.. American family physician, 97(7), 474-475.

Slawson, D. (2018). High-Sensitivity Troponin I of Less Than 5 ng per L Has Negative Predictive Value of 99.9% for Cardiac Death at One Year.. American family physician, 97(6), 410.

Slawson, D. C. (2018). Ibuprofen Plus Acetaminophen Equals Opioid Plus Acetaminophen for Acute Severe Extremity Pain.. American family physician, 97(5), 348.

Slawson, D. C. (2018). Oral Steroids Not Helpful for Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Nonasthmatic Adults.. American family physician, 97(1), 55.

2017

Slawson, D. (2017). Treating Sleep Apnea with Positive Airway Pressure Does Not Reduce Adverse CV Outcomes or Mortality.. American family physician, 96(10), Online.

Watson, K., & Slawson, D. C. (2017). Social Media Use and Mood Disorders: When Is It Time to Unplug?. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 96(8), 537-539. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2017). No Increased Risk of ASD, ADHD, or SGA with First-Trimester Antidepressant Use. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 96(4), 261-262. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2017). Testosterone Does Not Improve Cognition in Memory-Impaired Older Men with Low Testosterone Levels. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 95(11), 733-+. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2017). One-Third of Adults with Diagnosed Asthma Can Be Weaned Off All Asthma Medications. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 95(9), 586. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2017). Sertraline Reduces Risk of Depression in Adults After Traumatic Brain Injury.. American family physician, 95(3), 194.

Slawson, D. C. (2017). Chocolate Consumption May Make Acne Vulgaris Worse.. American family physician, 95(2), 122-123.

2016

Slawson, D. (2016). Useful Signs and Symptoms of Severe Intracranial Injury After Minor Head Trauma. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 93(7), 594-+. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2016). No Difference Between Oxycodone/Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen for Acute Extremity Pain. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 93(5), 411. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2016). Naproxen Alone May Be Best for Acute Low Back Pain.. American family physician, 93(4), 316.

2015

Slawson, D. (2015). Early Imaging for Low Back Pain in Older Adults Raises Costs Without Improving Quality.. American family physician, 92(4), 310.

Shaughnessy, A. F., Erlich, D. R., & Slawson, D. C. (2015). Type 2 Diabetes: Updated Evidence Requires Updated Decision Making. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 92(1), 22. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2015). NSAID Use Associated with Increased Risk of Serious Bleeding and CV Events After MI. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 92(1), 60. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2015). Sterile Gloves Not Necessary for Minor Skin Surgery. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 91(12), 872-+. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2015). No Benefit to Screening with CTA for Asymptomatic CAD in Adults with Diabetes. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 91(8), 566. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2015). Optimal Treatment of Acute Venous Thromboembolism. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 91(7), 492-494. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Grad, R., Pluye, P., Tang, D., Shulha, M., Slawson, D. C., & Shaughnessy, A. F. (2015). Patient-Oriented Evidence that Matters (POEMs)™ Suggest Potential Clinical Topics for the Choosing Wisely™ Campaign. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE, 28(2), 184-189. doi:10.3122/jabfm.2015.02.140226

2014

Slawson, D. (2014). Desmopressin Effective for Treating Nocturia in Adults. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 90(11), 796-797. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2014). Physical Therapy No Better Than Sham Therapy for Hip Osteoarthritis. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 90(7), 497-+. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Erlich, D. R., Slawson, D. C., & Shaughnessy, A. F. (2014). "Lending a Hand" to Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Simple Way to Communicate Treatment Goals. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 89(4), 256-+. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2014). Pioglitazone Exposure Increases Bladder Cancer Risk. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 89(2), 136. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2014). Platelet-Rich Plasma May Minimally, If at All, Benefit Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 89(7), 578. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2014). JNC 8 Report on Prevention, Evaluation, and Treatment of Hypertension. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 89(7), 574-576. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2014). No Increased Survival Benefit to Intensive Follow-Up After Colorectal Cancer Surgery. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 89(9), 752. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2014). Varenicline Plus Bupropion SR No Better Than Varenicline Alone for Tobacco Cessation. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 89(11), 912-+. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2014). Influenza Vaccine Reduces Risk of Adverse Cardiovascular Events in High-Risk Patients. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 89(3), 224-+. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

2013

Slawson, D. (2013). Vitamin D Does Not Reduce Knee Pain from Osteoarthritis. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 88(5), 334-+. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2013). Daily Multivitamins Have Minimal, if Any, Effect on Preventing Cancer in Men and Do Not Affect Mortality. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 87(6), 444. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2013). Daily Multivitamins Do Not Reduce Major Cardiovascular Events in Men and Do Not Affect Mortality. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 87(11), 796-799. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2013). Beta Blockers Not Associated with Lower Morbidity/Mortality in Adults with CAD or CAD Risk Factors. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 87(5), 373. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Slawson, D. (2013). Physician-, Biomarker-, and Symptom-Based Adjustment of Inhaled Steroids All Similar for Adult Asthma Control. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 87(3), 203. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

2012

Shaughnessy, A. F., Gupta, P. S., Erlich, D. R., & Slawson, D. C. (2012). Ability of an Information Mastery Curriculum to Improve Residents' Skills and Attitudes. FAMILY MEDICINE, 44(4), 259-264. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

2010

Strayer, S. M., Shaughnessy, A. F., Yew, K. S., Stephens, M. B., & Slawson, D. C. (2010). Updating clinical knowledge: An evaluation of current information alerting services. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS, 79(12), 824-831. doi:10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2010.08.004

Hurwitz, S. R., & Slawson, D. C. (2010). Should We Be Teaching Information Management Instead of Evidence-based Medicine?. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 468(10), 2633-2639. doi:10.1007/s11999-010-1381-x

Casey, C. F., Slawson, D. C., & Neal, L. R. (2010). Vitamin D Supplementation in Infants, Children, and Adolescents. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 81(6), 745-748. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/