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July 2007

Cover Story: More hospitals fight MRSA with universal screening

Are 'search and destroy' methods the right call?

More hospitals fight MRSA with universal screeningSome experts believe that screening and isolating patients with MRSA is the best way to control the infection. But are "search and destroy" methods the right call?
July '07




Letters

Reader praise for ACP Hospitalist and questions about low-molecular-weight heparin for prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism after knee surgery.Reader praise for ACP Hospitalist, and questions about low-molecular-weight heparin for prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism after knee surgery.
July '07





Hospital Medicine 2007

Predicting the future at Hospital Medicine 2007

Predicting the future at Hospital Medicine 2007Robert M. Wachter, FACP, describes hospital medicine in 2017
July '07



MDs and RNs speak different languages

MDs and RNs speak different languagesSimple tips to improve nurse–physician communication
July '07




Learning the laws on complicated care

Learning the laws on complicated careExperts offer advice for difficult decisions
July '07





Clinical Issues

Focus on Pressure ulcersFocus on: Pressure ulcers
July '07




MKSAP primer: Cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome
July '07

Test yourself: Antibiotic therapyTest yourself: Antibiotic therapy
July '07




Research News

Journal watch

Recent studies of note
July '07





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ACP Hospitalist Weekly

From the September 1, 2010 edition

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Cartoon Caption Contest

This issue's winning cartoon caption was submitted by Patricia J. Peterson, FACP, in practice in Longview, Wash., who will receive a $50 gift certificate good toward any ACP product, program or service. Thanks to all who voted!

"Did you say you were a little horse? Or a little hoarse?"

ACP Career Connection

Looking for a new hospitalist position?

ACP Career Connection can help you find your next job in hospital medicine. Search hospitalist positions nationwide that suit your criteria and preferences. Jobs are posted about two weeks before print publication of Annals of Internal Medicine, ACP Internist, and ACP Hospitalist. Exclusive “Online Direct” opportunities are updated weekly. Check us out online.

Register Now For Your ACP Fall Chapter Meeting

Register Now For Your ACP Fall Chapter Meeting

Attend your fall chapter meeting, earn CME credit, and find out what your local ACP Chapter has to offer! See the Chapter calendar or find out more, including the answers to frequently asked questions about ACP Chapters and regions.

Test Your Medical Knowledge on Your Mobile Device with ACP’s Doctor's Dilemma™ Game!

Test Your Medical Knowledge on Your Mobile Device with ACP’s Doctor's Dilemma™ Game!

This new online game is based on the popular ACP Doctor's Dilemma™ Competition from ACP’s annual Internal Medicine meetings. The game is simple to play but challenging to master. Start now!