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Coding Corner: Come on In (Patient)!
December 2, 2024
A 38-year-old woman with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) is admitted to the emergency department-run observation unit at a local community hospital for a severe UTI and is...
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To Preround or Not?
December 2, 2024
Modern hospital medicine practice is diverse and characterizable through its willingness to innovate and be inclusive of new ideas and perspectives. While hospitalists aspire to evidence-based...
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Diagnostic Errors in Patients who Died in the Hospital or were Transferred to an ICU
November 1, 2024
Dr. Huang Clinical question: How often do diagnostic errors occur among hospitalized patients who die or are transferred to an intensive care unit (ICU), and how often do diagnostic errors...
Early Switch to Oral Antimicrobial Therapy for Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
November 1, 2024
Dr. Toy Clinical question: Is an early switch to oral antimicrobial therapy in low-risk Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection non-inferior to standard intravenous antimicrobial...
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Incidence of Colorectal Cancer in Patients Diagnosed with PLA
November 1, 2024
Dr. Katsnelson Clinical question: Is there an association between pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) and subsequent incidence of diagnosed colorectal cancer (CRC) and if so, should early screening for...
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Diagnostic Stewardship in CAP with Syndromic Molecular Testing
November 1, 2024
Clinical question: Does syndromic polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based testing of lower respiratory tract samples in patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) lead to faster...
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Cefepime-taniborbactam Use in Complicated UTI
November 1, 2024
Dr. Ally Clinical question: Is cefepime-taniborbactam effective in treating complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Background: Complicated UTIs, such as acute pyelonephritis, have a...
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Clinical Scenario: Patient Care Through POLST
October 10, 2024
Physician orders for life-sustaining treatment (POLST) forms are crucial tools in ensuring that patient treatment preferences are respected and followed, particularly during medical emergencies. As...
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Coding Corner: Spoonful of Sugar
October 1, 2024
A 46-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requiring intensification of her inhaler regimen, initiation of corticosteroids,...
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Hospitalists Use POLST to Initiate Patient Conversations About Care Goals
October 1, 2024
Defining life-sustaining preferences Physician orders for life-sustaining treatment (POLST) is a single-page medical order form, typically printed on bright pink paper, and signed by a physician,...