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Wachter to Examine ‘Great Physicians’ at HM12
February 29, 2012
Robert Wachter, MD, the author of HM blog Wachter's World, might best be known for the penultimate address he delivers at SHM’s annual meeting. This year he takes center stage at the San Diego Convention Center at noon April 4, capping HM12.
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In the Literature: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research
- Kate Jennings, MD;
- Mel L. Anderson, MD;
- Robert E. Burke, MD
February 29, 2012
Higher loading dose of clopidogrel in STEMI; early vs. late surgery following hip fracture; beta-blockers in chronic kidney disease; long-term azithromycin in COPD; CT screening for lung cancer; timing of parenteral nutrition in the ICU; intrapleural management of empyema with DNase and t-PA; effect of weekend elective admissions on hospital flow; expectations and outcomes of medical comanagement.
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Massachusetts Healthcare Law Highlights Implications for National Healthcare Reform
- Christopher Guadagnino, PhD
February 29, 2012
The Massachusetts experience represents a microcosm of what might be expected on a national scale with the Affordable Care Act: success in covering the uninsured, but persistent access and cost challenges that can only be overcome with fundamental payment reform.
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SHM Boasts Diverse Membership, Leadership Lacks Non-Academic Presence
- Joseph Ming-Wah Li, MD, MPH, SFHM
February 29, 2012
It is my hope and belief that SHM will use your membership survey information appropriately when they organize committees and build leadership teams. This information will help SHM leadership understand its potential bias and guard against unintended consequences of their actions.
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Survey: Steady Increase in Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) Offerings in U.S. Hospitals
February 10, 2012
Study author says hospitals are responding to patients who want "the best that both conventional and alternative medicine can offer.”
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Smartphone Use During Rounds Comes Under Fire
February 1, 2012
Handheld devices can be a serious source of distraction
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Physician Involvement in Hospital Quality and Safety Programs
January 27, 2012
Do we encourage all doctors to participate, or do we require all doctors to participate?
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Appropriate Patient Census: Hospital Medicine’s Holy Grail
January 27, 2012
With no clear guideline, HM groups search for the perfect number. Some say more is better, some say less.
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In the Literature: Physician Reviews of HM-Related Research
- David Lee, MD, MBA;
- Frank Wharton, MD;
- Indranill Basu Ray, MD;
- Renee Meadows, MD, FACP, SFHM Srinivas Vuppala, MD;
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM;
- William Carter, MD
January 27, 2012
Hospitalist views on readmission prevention;2 Characteristics of hospital ICU readmission; Effect of clopidogrel on bleeding outcomes in vascular surgery; Time- versus tissue-based diagnosis of TIA; ETT versus ETT with imaging for the diagnosis of CAD in women; Effect of high urine output with adequate hydration on contrast-induced nephropathy; Stroke rate in CABG patients with severe carotid artery stenosis; Effect of cardiac arrest on long-term cognition
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Resume Red Flags
January 27, 2012
Recognize warning signs, mitigate damage, and promote your positives