- News- Reviews of Research on Haloperidol and ICU Delirium, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Thrombolytics and Stroke- December 2, 2013- Also reviewed this month: hospital-acquired anemia, prothrombin complex concentrate and fresh frozen plasma, surgical site infections, colchine and NSAIDs for acute pericarditis 
![1]() - News- SHM Backs Medicare Reimbursement for End-of-Life Care Counseling- December 2, 2013- Proposed legislation would cover advance-care planning consultations between patients, healthcare providers 
![1]() - News- Nocturnists Vital For Hospitalist Group Continuity, Physician Retention- December 2, 2013- SHM study outlines benefits, prevalence of nighttime coverage for hospital medicine groups 
- News- SHM’s Online Community Easy to Access, Use- December 2, 2013- Seven simple steps to get started on HM Exchange 
![1]() - News- SHM Fellow in Hospital Medicine Spotlight: Randy J. Ferrance, DC, MD, FHM- December 2, 2013- Dr. Ferrance is triple board-certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, palliative care 
- News- In Las Vegas, HM 14 Can Include Whole Family- December 2, 2013- SHM's annual conference destination includes dining, music, entertainment, family-friendly fun 
![1]() - News- Hospitalists Outline Quality of Care Initiative for Inpatients with Atrial Fibrillation- December 2, 2013- Evidence-based approaches, assessment tools can improve outcomes 
- News- Movers and Shakers in Hospital Medicine- December 2, 2013- The latest hospitalists to receive awards, earn promotions, or assume new leadership roles. Plus, HM group contracts, mergers, and acquisitions 
- News- Urinary Tract Infections Not Only Concerned With Catheter Use- December 2, 2013- Non-infectious complications, increased risk of VTE, pressure sores can occur 
![1]() - News- 10 Things Urologists Think Hospitalists Should Know- December 2, 2013- Experts explain why hospital medicine's role is crucial to patient safety, better outcomes 




