Commentary Archives - Page 16 of 29

Article
Endothelial injury may play a major role in COVID-19–associated coagulopathy
June 29, 2020
Dr. Alan P. Lyss reviews research suggesting endotheliopathy may be a marker of COVID-19 severity.
Opinion
What COVID-19 has taught us about senior care
June 24, 2020
The insights gained from this pandemic can lead to a more comprehensive outreach to senior patients.
News
Telehealth and medical liability
June 24, 2020
Is the “in-person” standard of care appropriate for telemedicine?
Opinion
Guidance on infection prevention for health care personnel
June 23, 2020
Many clinicians have asked whether a physician should use a mask while seeing patients without COVID-19 in the office.
Opinion
Farewell to Larry Wellikson, MD, MHM
June 23, 2020
SHM cofounders praise the Society's outgoing CEO.
Opinion
The plague of racism in our society
June 22, 2020
COVID-19 and racial injustice are both plagues upon our medical house.
Opinion
‘I can’t breathe’: Health inequity and state-sanctioned violence
June 18, 2020
Whether we know it or not, we all carry some form of implicit bias.
Opinion
Preventing arrhythmias and QTc prolongation in COVID-19 patients on psychotropics
June 18, 2020
Psychotropics associated with QTc interval prolongation should be discontinued (or substituted with a low-risk agent) if a patient presents with suspected COVID-19.
Opinion
Hospitalist well-being during the pandemic
June 17, 2020
Burnout is a potential reality for clinicians in times of high stress.
Opinion
Perfect storm of SARS-CoV-2 during flu season
June 15, 2020
Flu vaccination is the one thing that can be done to mitigate the situation.