Opinion
New York City inpatient detox unit keeps running: Here’s how
May 28, 2020
BronxCare Health System was able to take in patients with substance use disorders at a time when other detox units were closed.
Opinion
Is HIPAA critical?
May 26, 2020
The pandemic has thrown us into a situation where common sense demands that HIPAA be interpreted with an emphasis on the greater good.
Opinion
Armchair epidemiology
May 26, 2020
This armchair epidemiologist suspects that, when we are talking about an outside space, the 6-foot guideline for small groups is overly restrictive.
News
Patient-focused precautions, testing help blunt pandemic effects on heme-onc unit
May 26, 2020
Multiple factors helped keep the anticipated COVID-19 surge manageable at the hematologic oncology service of Levine Cancer Institute.
Opinion
COVID-19 and Mental Health Awareness Month
May 22, 2020
As a community, we must be prepared to meet the escalating needs of our population, said Dr. Eva Ritvo.
News
Maskomania: Masks and COVID-19
May 19, 2020
Masks alone are not enough to control COVID-19 and must be coupled with other nonpharmacologic interventions.
Opinion
Audrey Hepburn’s lessons for a COVID clinic
May 19, 2020
Our world needs grace more than ever and what better place to start but with us.
Opinion
Planning for a psychiatric COVID-19–positive unit
May 15, 2020
Frequent and open communication with all professional stakeholders is important in the planning process, three experts said.
Opinion
Lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 15, 2020
Patients and families recognize the risks hospitalists are assuming, but transparent communication is essential.
Opinion
Summary of the IDSA guidelines on the diagnosis of COVID-19
May 14, 2020
Learn about those recommendations that are most relevant to primary care clinicians.