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How to utilize the updated PHM Core Competencies
The Core Competencies provide a framework for improvement of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
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Telehealth takeaways for hospitalists outlined
Hospitalists can play a key role in the expansion of telehealth services, including management of acute care patients.
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Expert emphasizes importance of screening for OSA prior to surgery
Hospitalists should standardize the process for obstructive sleep apnea screening of all patients heading into the operating room.
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Nutritional support may be lifesaving in heart failure
Patients with high-risk chronic heart failure given individualized nutritional support in-hospital had lower mortality following discharge, a new...
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Avoid presumptions with LGBTQ+ patients
Support LGBTQ+ patients with affirming language and attention to clinical considerations.
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Hypertension worsened by commonly used prescription meds
Close to 20% of U.S. adults with hypertension are on a prescription drug, such as NSAIDs, known to raise blood pressure, creating an opportunity...
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Survey offers a snapshot of nationwide COVID-19 discharge practices
More than one-quarter of sites (27%) gave little or no guidance for clinical discharge critera,” while 14% gave very specific detailed algorithms...
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COVID-19 coaching program provides ‘psychological PPE’ for HCPs
Participating coaches are mental health clinicians with training in psychological first aid, resilience, and psychotherapy, said Dr. Benjamin...
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Torsemide over furosemide as first-line loop diuretic for HF
One “Thing We Do for No Reason” is use furosemide rather than torsemide as loop diuretic for patients with heart failure, said Dr. Anthony Breu....
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COVID-19 outcomes similar with ECMO or mechanical ventilation