Search results for "Perspectives"
To err is human … to not plan for it is trouble
Hospitals should always work to prevent serious or fatal medical errors, but they also need to have a plan in place for what to do if an error occurs. Chances are, it will happen eventually.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/12/err.htm
15 Dec 2008
A reader responds to challenge posed by futility cases
A reader debates how health care providers handle life-saving medical treatment despite no hope for recovery.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/12/ethics.htm
15 Dec 2008
Teaming up to fight superbugs
Antimicrobial stewardship teams ramp up the fight against “superbugs.” The battle with drug-resistant bacteria has evolved into an all-out war in many hospitals, and fighting back with newer drugs no longer seems like the best defensive strategy. Instead, hospitals are deploying multidisciplinary teams to spread the word about prevention through judicious use of antibiotics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/01/cover.htm
15 Jan 2009
Mindful medicine: Challenges of treating the physician-patient
Jeffrey Cohn, ACP Member, told us about a case he had seen as a hematology/oncology fellow while at Emory University.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/01/mindful.htm
15 Jan 2009
Is it sepsis?
John Doe was brought to the emergency department by ambulance from a local nursing home.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/02/coding.htm
15 Feb 2009
It isn't easy being green
Whether green and patient-friendly concepts actually do make for an ideal hospital room seems to be a matter of debate, depending on the priorities of the user.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/04/green.htm
15 Apr 2009
Reporting diabetic manifestations
Diabetes mellitus is on the rise and data regarding its type, manifestations and impact on cost and length of stay are needed to assess the effectiveness of current evaluation and management.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/06/coding.htm
15 Jun 2009
In the News
Behavior changes trigger drop in MRSA rates, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/07/news.htm
15 Jul 2009
Predicting a bright future for women in hospital medicine
Dana Tiganu, MD, brings a fresh perspective to the field.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/08/profile.htm
15 Aug 2009
Are your patients at risk?
Dr. Peraino discusses four common causes of medical mistakes and offers tips on preventing them.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/08/perspectives.htm
15 Aug 2009