Search results for "Oncology"
Communication skills vital to cancer conversations
Common phrases can sound different through the filter of a cancer diagnosis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/10/conference02.htm
15 Oct 2013
A collection of individual cases
Pernicious anemia, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Entamoeba histolytica liver abscess, and more
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/05/brief-case-individual-cases.htm
15 May 2017
Textbook reflects evolution of hospitalists
More robust coverage of consultation medicine, rehabilitation medicine, oncology, palliative care, and transitions of care is included
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/02/q-and-a-principles-practice-hospital-medicine.htm
15 Feb 2017
Sexual health in cancer patients important, often overlooked
Keep in mind the types of dysfunction that are likely in different patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/10/conference03.htm
15 Oct 2013
Cases from the University of Connecticut
Acetaminophen overdose, refractory afib, critical aortic stenosis, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/01/brief-case-university-of-connecticut.htm
15 Jan 2018
Readmission risk prediction models
Tips for choosing the best strategies for your hospital.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/07/readmissions.htm
15 Jul 2014
A video to explain code status
The six-minute video describes and demonstrates patients' code status choices: full code (CPR and intubation if required), do not resuscitate (DNR), and do not resuscitate/do not intubate (DNR/DNI).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/12/success-story-video-to-explain-code-status.htm
15 Dec 2017
The white coat of the future
A newly developed fabric repels and kills bacteria that land on it.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/08/infection.htm
15 Aug 2011
Caring for cancer survivors
Training in this area and how it can affect decisions during hospitalization can be lacking.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/05/cancer-survivors.htm
15 May 2014
Streamlining patient transfers
First-rate communication is key.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/10/transfer.htm
15 Oct 2014