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10 Things Hospitalists Need to Know about Palliative Care
October 19, 2016
Experts debunk the most common misperceptions
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How Should Hospitalists Manage Elderly Patients with Dysphagia?
- Joseph R. Sweigart, MD;
- Laura C. Fanucchi, MD;
- Vijay G. Paryani, MD
October 4, 2016
Dysphagia, difficulty or discomfort in swallowing, is a very common problem, particularly among elderly patients
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6 Tips for Community Hospitalists Initiating QI Projects
September 9, 2016
Large hospitalist groups expect their physicians to contribute to the QI initiatives of the hospitals they staff
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Patients Concerned about Hospitalist Service Handovers
- Allison Smith, MD;
- David W. Walsh, MD;
- Eleanor Weaver, MD;
- Emily Tarvin, MD;
- Jejo Koola, MD;
- Kelly Sopko, MD, SFHM;
- Matthew Potter, MD;
- Meg Zoffuto, MD, MPH;
- Olamide Zaka, MD;
- Shelley Ellis, MD
August 29, 2016
What do patients experience during hospitalist service handovers?
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What Hospitalists Can Learn from Basketball Coach Pat Summitt
August 20, 2016
Think about how you will be remembered in your career as a hospitalist. Will you be remembered as someone clocking in and clocking out, just getting by for a paycheck?
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Pediatric Hospitalist Michael Beck, MD, FAAP, Measures Success By Others’ Success
August 5, 2016
Young boys sometimes see a firefighter or a police officer in the line of duty and decide that’s what they want to be when they get older.
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SHM Leadership Academy: Learning Awaits in Mastering Teamwork Course
July 26, 2016
As the SHM Leadership Academy’s course director, I always find time to visit the Mastering Teamwork course because each year, even though it’s slightly different, it’s still exciting.
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Education, Networking Opportunities Inspire Arizona Hospitalist Vishal Verma, MD, to Start New SHM Chapter
July 5, 2016
Editor’s note: As SHM celebrates the “Year of the Hospitalist,” we’re putting the spotlight on some of our most active members who are making substantial contributions to hospital medicine. You can get involved, too!
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LETTER: Point-of-Care Ultrasound: The (Sound) Wave of the Future for Hospitalists
July 3, 2016
Small devices carried in pockets during rounds can enable hospitalists to make quick decisions at the bedside, enhance and teach physical exam skills, streamline patient flow through the hospital, and potentially avoid the cost and risk of exposure to radiation.
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MACRA Rule Offers Little Clarity for Hospitalists
July 2, 2016
Last year, Congress put an end to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR), which had become a yearly battle fought on behalf of and by physicians to prevent significant last-minute cuts to Medicare reimbursement.