Randy Dotinga Archives - Page 3 of 4

News
Experts offer insight on embracing diversity in the profession
March 26, 2019
Physicians have had diverse patients as long as there have been physicians (and patients). But diversity among health professionals remains elusive.
News
SHM honors extraordinary leader, editor
March 25, 2019
Throughout his career, Dr. Auerbach has played a crucial role in defining how a hospitalist works and thinks.
News
In transgender care, questions are the answer
March 25, 2019
“It’s just really about treating people with respect and dignity and having the knowledge to care for them appropriately.”
News
Hospital-onset sepsis twice as lethal as community-onset disease
March 14, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Quality of care differences could be one factor explaining the greater mortality.
News
Best practices lower postsepsis risk, but only if implemented
March 8, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Study found lower death and readmission rates in those who underwent recommended follow-up
News
Vitamin C for sepsis? Experts take sides in sharp debate
March 7, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Controversy about using vitamin C to treat sepsis has continued since unexpected results in a 2017 study.
Article
What’s the price of rude behavior in the hospital?
March 6, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Simulations suggest it might not stop colleagues from challenging diagnostic errors.
News
Disruptive behavior on the job linked to depression, burnout
February 19, 2019
A work culture in which disruptive behavior is tolerated can have consequences.
News
Synthetic opioids drive spike in U.S. fatal drug overdoses
January 4, 2019
Spurned by physicians, more users seem to be turning to street drugs that contain fentanyl and similar substances.
Opinion
Dialysis decision in elderly needs to factor in comorbidities
November 13, 2018
Palliative care specialist advises avoiding age cutoffs, considering harms of dialysis.