January 2008
Learning to lead
Hospitalists, with their wide range of experience and knowledge of a hospital's different departments and systems, can be natural choices for leadership positions. And many are now pursuing advanced management training to help them get the background they need to seek these positions—or simply to be more effective in the positions they already have.
Universal coverage, education are priorities for next AMA president
Universal coverage, education are priorities for next AMA president.
Picture boards help those who can't speak for themselves
More hospitals are using pictures to communicate with non-English speakers, the deaf and other nonverbal patients.
Apologize like a pro
Expert offers strategies for talking to patients about adverse outcomes.
New Joint Commission president envisions global quality improvements
New Joint Commission president envisions global quality improvements.
Journal watch
Recent studies about acute MI reperfusion times, cardiac resynchronization therapy, and and other topics.