Search results for "Perspectives"
Age associated with risk for death in ICU survivors
A French study found that mortality risk after ICU discharge increased progressively across all age strata, with a sharp increase in those ages 80 years and older, but excess long-term mortality was highest in younger, not elderly, patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/05/15/4.htm
15 May 2019
A job for AI
Experts assess the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce the burden of documentation and coding.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/11/08/free/a-job-for-ai.htm
8 Nov 2023
Hospitals report their responses to the pandemic
Several journal articles described recently implemented strategies for isolation, education, testing, visitors, and staff support, while others called for research collaboration and support for female hospitalists.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/29/2.htm
29 Jul 2020
April 2016
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/04/
New addiction medicine consult service improved hospital staff perceptions of care
The consult service provided management of withdrawal, medications such as methadone and buprenorphine, counseling and behavioral treatment, peer engagement and support, and linkages to community-based addiction care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/02/3.htm
2 May 2018
August issue online and in the mail
This month's issue focuses on procalcitonin testing, hospitalist training in residency, oncology care communication, and femoral access for central lines.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/15/5.htm
15 Aug 2018
Getting SNF discharges up to snuff
Hospitalists are experimenting with videoconferences to help bridge the gap when patients are discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/12/13/getting-snf-discharges-up-to-snuff.htm
13 Dec 2023
Walk this way
Increasing inpatient mobility is a common goal, but hospitals struggle to make it happen. Experts offer their advice.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/09/27/walk-this-way.htm
27 Sep 2023
September 2007
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/09/
December 2007
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/12/