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Growing specialty offers opportunity for hospitalists

Palliative care can be a good fit

The American Board of Medical Specialties last fall began offering board certification in palliative care, and CMS has recognized the subspecialty, removing hurdles to reimbursement. The attention, along with other factors like the fulfillment of the work and a hot job market, is prompting more physicians to consider focusing on palliative medicine, whether they're in the middle of their careers or at the outset.

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Trends

Giving hospitalists their space

Geographic rounding gains popularity

Cleveland Clinic’s division of general internal medicine decided to try “geographic rounding” after a patient satisfaction survey revealed that many patients were unhappy that “my doctor is never around.” That sentiment is starting to change now that hospitalists spend more time actually talking with patients and less time getting to them.

Geriatric Care

Heartening news about cardiac surgery in the elderly

For many, benefits outweigh risks

Not long ago, a patient’s advanced age was a serious, potentially prohibitive risk factor when considering surgery. But innovations in surgical techniques, better patient care, and improving attitudes towards aging have led to octogenarians routinely surviving surgery and often significantly benefiting from it, allowing them to enjoy an improved quality of life for a decade or more afterward

Expert Analysis

Hospital-acquired hyponatremia: Why are patients still dying?

Two experts summarize best practices

Conference Coverage

New research on heart failure, elderly surgery at AHA Scientific Sessions

Quality Corner

Measure of the month: Stroke and stroke rehabilitation

Newman’s Notions

Safety versus dignity

Coding Corner

Is it sepsis?

FDA Update

Warnings for antiepileptics, bowel prep

National Trends

Alternative medicines by age and condition

Clinical Medicine

Test yourself: Acute pancreatitis

Research News

Journal watch: Recent studies of note

In the News

Data on errors collected but rarely used to improve, and other medical updates

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ABIM Maintenance of Certification for Hospitalists

Hospital-based internists have the option of maintaining their certification in either Internal Medicine or Internal Medicine with a Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine. Learn more about resources from ACP and the Society for Hospital Medicine to complete both MOC programs.

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Earn Hospitalist CME credits at Internal Medicine 2012. The hospital medicine track and several pre-courses offer a collection of CME courses designed for hospitalists. Register early and reserve your spot today.

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