Search results for "Your Practice"
Pain in the gut
Sometimes a careful history and minimal screening are more effective than extensive scans and tests.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/02/bowel.htm
15 Feb 2012
Career advice on mentors, interviews, and contracts
Tips for new hospitalists and those on the move.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/05/career-advice.htm
15 May 2016
A matter of respect
Disruptive behavior is common in U.S. hospitals, according to a recent survey.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/04/disruptive.htm
15 Apr 2010
Under the same umbrella
Pros and cons of integrated hospitalist/ED staffing.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/11/integrated-hospitalist-ED.htm
15 Nov 2016
Yes, sickle cell is a pain
For most patients, dealing with pain will be a temporary issue. For sickle cell patients, it's a lifetime struggle.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/04/sicklecell.htm
15 Apr 2013
Panel picks appropriate uses for PICCs
An expert discusses new collaborative recommendations.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/10/PICC-recommendations.htm
15 Oct 2015
Clearing or clouding the mind?
Antipsychotics can resolve agitation in patients with delirium, but that may not provide much overall benefit.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/11/delirium.htm
15 Nov 2011
Results pending at discharge often stay in limbo
Handoffs from inpatient to outpatient care are a known problem area in hospital medicine, and one of the biggest opportunities for improvement could involve results of tests pending at discharge.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/12/pending.htm
15 Dec 2009
Keeping an eye—and ear—out for sleep apnea
Ignoring sleep apnea is done at the patient's peril.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/04/apnea.htm
15 Apr 2011
Ensure comprehension to increase adherence
Roughly 80 million Americans navigate health care's complexities with limited health literacy skills.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/08/comprehension.htm
15 Aug 2011