Search results for "Patient Satisfaction"
Hospitalist information cards improved communication scores from patients
In a recent study, 87% of inpatients who received information cards from their hospitalists found them useful, with the most useful points being the hospitalist's or teams' contact information and schedule.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/06/08/hospitalist-information-cards-improved-communication-scores-from-patients.htm
8 Jun 2022
ACEing geriatric care
With their special focus, Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) units have the potential to eliminate many of the issues that make hospitalization more difficult for elderly patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/02/coverstory.htm
15 Feb 2011
In the News
Hospital Medicine 2008; new rules from CMS.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/05/itn.htm
15 May 2008
Talking about distress and prognosis at ASCO
Physician-patient communication needs improvement and attention, according to experts at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/08/talking-about-distress-and-prognosis-at-asco.htm
15 Aug 2018
Satisfying patients—one or many at a time
Simple actions, like knocking before entering and introducing one's self, can go a long way.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/08/conf03.htm
15 Aug 2013
Recent Research
Post-stroke depression risk, side effects from statins, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/10/rr.htm
15 Oct 2013
A money-back guarantee for hospital care
A goal of the program is to identify flaws in the health care system's processes.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/04/success-story-patient-satisfaction.htm
15 Apr 2016
Pushback from a primary care physician
Responses to “PCPs in the Hospital” from our March issue.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/05/letters-to-the-editor.htm
15 May 2018
Letter from the Editor
Does your hospital have free wireless Internet in waiting areas, or offer patients aromatherapy and massages?.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/02/editor.htm
15 Feb 2008
Engaging a team to stop C. diff
A 528-bed acute care hospital reduced C. diff rates by 53% over 2 years.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/10/success-story-clostridium-difficile.htm
15 Oct 2015