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Think before you stick

Protocol changes for blood draws can reduce hospital-acquired anemia

Protocol changes for blood draws can reduce hospital-acquired anemia

By Kathy Holliman

Research shows a clear association between diagnostic phlebotomy and hospital-acquired anemia in some patients.

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Informed Consent

Info + forms = good informed consent

Info + forms = good informed consent

By Stacey Butterfield

Good informed consent should be a concern for any physician who performs a procedure with risks.

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Q&A

Lost in transit

Researcher identifies flaws in transfers from the ICU

By Stacey Butterfield

Even when errors didn't occur, communication patterns appeared less than ideal.

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Coding Corner

Getting ready for ICD-10 changes

Getting ready for ICD-10 changes

By Richard D. Pinson, MD, FACP

Oct. 1, 2013, is the current deadline for switching from ICD-9.

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