News
SHM Welcomes Nonphysician Fellows to Hospital Medicine
May 2, 2013
For the first time, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and practice administrators will be inducted as Fellows and Senior Fellows
News
Addressing The Joint Commission’s Concern About Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression
May 2, 2013
The recent article by Susan Kreimer “Serious Complications from Opioid Overuse in Hospitalized Patients Prompts Nationwide Alert” in the February 2013 issue of The Hospitalist highlights an important patient safety issue
News
Some Thoughts on the Patient-Doctor Relationship
May 2, 2013
Listening is a key component of conveying an attitude of respect toward the patient
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Opinion
Coordinated Approach May Help in Caring for Hospitals’ Neediest Patients
May 2, 2013
Care plans for frequent fliers can reduce readmission rates, ED visits, and stress
News
Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2012 Guidelines: Updates For the Hospitalist
May 2, 2013
Updates bring new tools for early recognition, effective management of sepsis patients
News
Physician Reviews of Hospital Medicine-Related Research
May 1, 2013
Reviews include BNP-driven fluid management, 30-day readmission patterns, hospitalists’ workload and patient safety, permanent atrial fibrillation, low-dose thrombolysis for PE, and many more
News
Hybrid Nocturnist Solution is Key to Lehigh Valley Hospitalist Program’s Success
May 1, 2013
Night-shift hospitalists maintain group stability, boost morale
Opinion
Communication Key to Peaceful Coexistence for Competing Hospital Medicine Groups
May 1, 2013
Encouraging rival hospitalists to work together on committees and clearly defining each group’s territory can alleviate tension
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News
15 Things Dermatologists Think Hospitalists Need to Know
May 1, 2013
Experts offer tips to assess dermatologic cases
News
CORRECTION
May 1, 2013
Clarifying a quote in the March 2013 story “Lucky No. 7?”
