Search results for "Substance abuse"
For diagnosing withdrawal, the eyes have it
Recognizing and treating opioid dependence inside the hospital, and beyond.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/07/opioid.htm
15 Jul 2010
Recognizing and treating opioid dependence
Recognizing and treating opioid dependenceAnti-coagulation risks are known, but manageableACP announces high-value, cost-conscious care initiative
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/28/1.htm
28 Apr 2010
Program can help opioid-dependent inpatients transition to outpatient treatment
Don't use Rotarix vaccine, FDA warnsHigh dose of simvastatin poses muscle injury risk
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/31/4.htm
31 Mar 2010
Act quickly and listen a lot
What to do when a patient wants to leave against medical advice.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/03/against.htm
15 Mar 2010
Proposed updates for DSM-5 released
ACP Job Placement Center calls for physician profiles
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/17/5.htm
17 Feb 2010
Documenting adverse drug reactions and poisonings
Adverse effects of a correctly administered drug or drugs must be coded and reported differently than the misuse of a drug, which is classified as “poisoning” in ICD-9-CM coding.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/01/coding.htm
15 Jan 2010
In the News
Mortality disparities after in-hospital cardiac arrest, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/12/itn.htm
15 Dec 2009
Managing acute opiate withdrawal in hospitalized patients
The case of a 48-year-old man who presented to the hospital seeking treatment for acute heroin withdrawal is discussed.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/10/residents.htm
15 Oct 2009
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beds. These facilities include a Veterans Affairs medical center, which alsoprovides substance abuse treatment; a facility devoted to orthopedic care;and 3 facilities dedicated to pediatric care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/04/acph-200904-pulseonomaha.pdf
1 Jul 2009
In the News
Drug recalls, warnings, approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/04/itn.htm
15 Apr 2009