Search results for "Dementia"
Become capable of capacity assessment
Expert analysis on determining decision-making ability from Mayo Clinic meeting.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/12/capacity.htm
15 Dec 2014
coding corner 8 ACP Hospitalist • August 2019 Parkinson’s ...
Accurate coding depends on complete, specific documentation, including the cause and any associated dementia. ... If the patient also has dementia, identification of any behavioral disturbance is essential.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/08/acph-201908-coding-corner-parkinsons-disease_t1.pdf
5 Aug 2019
Functional quadriplegia
Functional quadriplegia is clinically comparable to physical quadriplegia but is rarely diagnosed.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/05/coding.htm
15 May 2012
POCUS cases from Mayo Clinic
A group of cases involving the use of point-of-care ultrasound.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/01/brief-case-pocus-cases-from-mayo-clinic.htm
15 Jan 2020
Atypical antipsychotics associated with increased AKI risk
Use of atypical antipsychotics is associated with increased risk for acute kidney injury (AKI), according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/20/1.htm
20 Aug 2014
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 altered mental status
When a patient is admitted with an acute change in mental status, the physician should drill down to determine the known or suspected causes of the change.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/05/coding.htm
15 May 2010
Nearly 40% of TIA patients have cognitive impairment 3 months later
More than a third of patients who had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) had impaired cognitive function in at least 1 area 3 months later, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/02/2.htm
2 Jul 2014
Mammography in frail elderly women
Mammography in frail elderly women.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/10/mammo.htm
15 Oct 2008
Warning on NSAIDs strengthened and new schizophrenia drug approved
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/09/fda.htm
15 Sep 2015