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Hospitalists carve niche in preop care with clinics
Management before surgery can prevent last-minute cancellations, postop complications.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/07/preop.htm
15 Jul 2014
New recommendations cover preop management of endocrine, hormonal, urologic medications
The guidance from the Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement focused on long-term medications and prioritized avoiding interruption of therapy unless continuation poses risks.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/17/2.htm
17 Mar 2021
July 2014
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/07/
Guidelines did not influence physicians to order fewer preoperative tests
Guidelines on routine preoperative testing were associated with reduced ordering of routine electrocardiogram testing but not of plain radiography, hematocrit, urinalysis, or cardiac stress testing, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/17/2.htm
17 Jun 2015
Letter to the Editor
This month's issue includes articles on improving nights and weekends care, choosing the best readmission risk prediction strategies, and establishing hospitalist preoperative care clinics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/07/lfe.htm
15 Jul 2014
Caring for cancer patients
Knowledge about the effects of cancer treatments on organ systems and the potential risks of surgery unique to cancer patients is becoming key.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/02/cancer.htm
15 Feb 2013
Strategies for succeeding as an inpatient physician
Attendings should advocate that their time be protected to ensure that they can fulfill their primary responsibilities during the rotation: patient care and education.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/05/medical.htm
15 May 2011
Coding corner
Coding corner Billing for routine perioperative care by hospitalists may require modifiers.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/06/coding.htm
15 Jun 2008