December 2019

Dilemmas in diabetes
New drugs and insulin pumps add to the challenge of inpatient diabetes care.
The risky rise of gabapentinoids
There are reasons to worry about these opioid alternatives.
The battle for high-value care
Experts give their advice on value projects and the evidence on stress tests and clot prophylaxis.
Use a light touch for ICU sedation
Take a stepwise approach to choose sedation and paralysis wisely.
Calls with coaches eased burnout symptoms
A self-directed coaching intervention helped mid-career physicians.
Filling hospital beds
Experts predict the potential effects of universal health coverage.
Experts share stewardship successes, priorities
An executive vice president from The Joint Commission offers an update.
Scorecard
Sometimes it's hard to really know how you are doing, as a clinician or an organization.
Depression
Depression should be classified by episode, severity, and state of remission.
Safety communication about hacking of hospital devices, networks
Details on the latest alerts, recalls, and approvals.
Diabetes, gabapentinoids, and high-value care
This issue covers some clinical dilemmas and offers insights into the value of care.
MKSAP quiz on diabetes
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on diabetes.