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News
Beta-Blockers May Increase Risk of Perioperative MACEs in Patients with Uncomplicated Hypertension
January 15, 2016
Clinical question: Does taking a perioperative beta-blocker increase the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) and all-cause mortality in low-risk patients with essential hypertension (HTN)? Background: Guidelines for the use of perioperative beta-blockers are being reevaluated
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Pharmacist Involvement in Transitional Care Can Reduce Return ED Visits, Inpatient Readmissions
January 15, 2016
Clinical question: Does pharmacist involvement in transitions of care decrease medication errors (MEs), adverse drug events (ADEs), and 30-day ED visits and inpatient readmissions? Background: Previous studies show pharmacist involvement in discharge can reduce ADEs and improve patient satisf
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News
Hospital Medicine 2016 Expands, Offers ‘Something for Everyone’
January 14, 2016
If you can’t find anything that interests you at HM16, check your caffeine level.
News
A Look at Democratic Presidential Hopefuls’ Healthcare Ideas
January 14, 2016
Unlike the crowded Republican primary field heading into this year’s presidential election, just three candidates seek the Democratic nomination: former First Lady and former New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, and U.S. Sen.
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Hospital Medicine 2016 Returns to San Diego
January 13, 2016
More than 3,000 hospitalists, nurses, administrators, medical residents, and students will ensconce themselves in Spanish Revival architecture, palm trees, fish tacos, and the latest in hospital medicine education March 6–9, converging at the San Diego Convention Center for the 2016 SHM annual meeti
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Opinion
A New Schedule Could Be Better for Your Hospitalist Group
January 13, 2016
Present “hospitalist” in a word association exercise to a wide range of healthcare personnel in clinical and administrative roles, and many would instantly respond with “seven-on/seven-off schedule.” Some numbers from SHM’s 2014 State of Hospital Medicine report: 53.8%: Portion of hospitalist
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Video
Nocturnists Offer Tips for Tackling Night Shifts
January 12, 2016
Nocturnists Daniele Olveczky, MD, MS, of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and Eric Martin, MD, of the University of Colorado, provide insight and tips for tackling night shifts and avoiding burnout.
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News
Dr. Hospitalist: HM Groups Must Adapt to New Career Landscape
January 12, 2016
Dear Dr. Hospitalist: Over the past several years, we have had a problem with physician retention, especially with nocturnists, in our medium-sized hospitalist group.
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News
Displaying Prices to Providers May Reduce Overall Ordering Costs
January 12, 2016
Clinical question: Does price display impact order costs and volume as well as patient safety outcomes, and is it acceptable to providers? Background: Up to one-third of national healthcare expenditures are wasteful, with physicians playing a central role in overall cost, purchasing almost all te
News
Prophylaxis and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism in Cancer Patients
January 12, 2016
The Case A 62-year-old woman with a past medical history significant for metastatic adenocarcinoma of the lung presents to the ED with complaints of fever and shortness of breath. She has recently completed her first cycle of carboplatin, pemetrexed, and bevacizumab.
