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Patient-activated RRTs Catch On Around the U.S.
March 1, 2008
A growing trend in U.S. hospitals that allows patients and their relatives or loved ones to activate a rapid response team (RRT) under certain conditions is winning acceptance from hospitalists nationwide
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Inside SHM Quality Summit
February 2, 2008
Chicago gathering focuses on creating “road map” for initiatives
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Those Who Do
February 2, 2008
Hospitalists increasingly perform procedures to ensure patient safety, continuity of care
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High-Tech Nightmare
February 2, 2008
Computerized order-entry systems can make hospitalists’ jobs easier—but barriers often are formidable
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Exceed Acceptable
February 1, 2008
New studies challenge hospitalists to prove our value
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Dear Hillary (or Mitt or …)
February 1, 2008
Presidential hopefuls need hospitalists as prime movers of health reform
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Know Your Neurology
February 1, 2008
Hospitalists must be able to step in when specialists aren’t around in an emergency
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Plan for Discharge
February 1, 2008
Day management codes record services starting at admission
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Medical Mediation
February 1, 2008
Conflict resolution is a crucial skill for hospitalist leaders
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Hail Fellows
February 1, 2008
Specialized hospital medicine training programs gain momentum