The Hospitalist

Article: Problem Docs

Disruptive behaviors and patient safety

Article: Protocol Pilot

Effective implementation of a new six-column insulin infusion protocol in the ICU

Article: Focus on Family

A day in the life of a pediatric hospitalist

Article: Why Do Hospitalist Programs Risk Failure?

Strategic planning remains essential during startups

Article: Smoking Out Meth Use

A growing challenge for hospitalists

Article: X-Ray Has Left the Building

What do medical outsourcing trends mean for hospitalists?

Article: Perilious Prescriptions

Towars safe drug prescribing for the elderly

Cover Story: Here, There, Everywhere

Hospitalists juggle work and home commitments

Cover Story: Lead the Change

What the VA can teach hospitalists

Progress Notes: Newman's Handy Dandy Admit Note

Guaranteed to enhance the admission process

Flashback: The First Catheterization

Pacemaker Insertion, angioplasty, and valve repair might now be impossible without the daring of Dr. Forssmann, whose humble roots set into sharp relief the depth of his accomplishments

In the Literature: In the Literature

Patient Placement and VAP, Bar Codes, Termination of Resuscitation, and More

What’s Your Diagnosis?: An Intense Rash

The answer to our third puzzler

Society Pages: PSTF Monitors Quality

In spring 2006 SHM leadership agreed that there was a need to develop a coordinated approach to working with external organizations in the performance and standards quality arena, while collaborating with public policy and educational efforts in this area.

Career Development: Pay Dirt

How much do hospitalists make? How much do you make?

Public Policy: Medicare, Money, and Quality Measures

Three CMS programs pilot possible payment options for hospitals, physicians

President’s Column: Are You Satisfied?

Five things that just might keep you happy at work

SHM Point of View: An Historic Moment for Hospital Medicine

ABIM board moves forward with focused recognition for hospitalists