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Sentinel Events
October 2, 2006
Gearing up to fight the problem: An overview of where we stand and what we can do
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Crucial Contact
October 2, 2006
How to initiate and maintain good relationships with referring physicians.
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Pregnancy Perils
October 2, 2006
What hospitalist must know about the hazards of hypertension in pregnancy
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Diabetic Dilemma
October 2, 2006
Minimize morbidity and mortality in patients affected with foot infections
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Broken Heart
- Anecita Fadol, APN;
- Daniel J. Lenihan, MD
October 2, 2006
A case study of acute decompensated heart failure.
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“Testing” Your Diagnostic Skills
- John T. Kuhl, MD;
- Michael J. Camilleri, MD
October 1, 2006
A72-year-old male with a history of renal transplantation underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis. On post-operative day one, he developed worsening abdominal pain. An urgent exploratory laparotomy revealed no abnormalities.
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Small Gains Made by Gainsharing
October 1, 2006
Previously banned, a model that allows hospitals to pay for cost savings is back—barely
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Master Meetings
October 1, 2006
Hone your skills at running effective meetings
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World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
October 1, 2006
A day of activities to raise awareness and understanding
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The Quality Care Revolution
- Larry Wellikson, MD, FACP
October 1, 2006
Hospitalists must be at the table when performance standards are set