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Risk for CKD Progression After AKI
February 1, 2024
Dr. Dalal Clinical question: Is acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with subsequent worsening of renal function trajectory in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Background: Prior...
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Celebrating Black HM Professionals
February 1, 2024
In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting four members of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) who are making a positive impact on the lives of their patients, colleagues, students, and...
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How to Handle Medical Board Complaints and Investigations
February 1, 2024
First, a disclaimer: I am not an attorney, and this is not intended to be legal advice. Any specific questions or concerns you may have should be directed to your legal counsel. The recommendations...
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Debriefings After an Unexpected Hospital Death or Code
February 1, 2024
Hospitalist and palliative-care physician Kencee Graves, MD, FACP, recalls participating on a difficult code-team response while still a new medicine intern at the University of Utah, where she is...
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The Role of D-dimer in Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism
February 1, 2024
Case A 58-year-old previously healthy woman presents with pleuritic chest pain triggered by moving heavy boxes. She denies dyspnea, extremity swelling, hemoptysis, recent surgery, immobility,...
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Are You Asking the Right Questions in a Job Interview?
February 1, 2024
Every hospitalist program is unique because it is tailored to meet the specific needs of the hospital it serves. For instance, one employer may require hospitalists to rotate through a post-discharge...
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SIG Spotlight: Physician Advisors
February 1, 2024
Physician advisors are responsible for a lot. Their work exists at the intersection of clinical matters and revenue. Think clinical documentation, hospital quality measures, length-of-stay...
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Chapter Spotlight: Maryland
February 1, 2024
If there’s one struggle that all SHM chapters know well, it’s engagement. Evelyn Gathecha, MD, FACP, FHM, tackles the issue head-on as president of the Maryland outpost. Dr....
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Gifting the Secrets and Lessons of the Profession
February 1, 2024
A dedicated nightly reader and med-peds-trained hospitalist, Richard Wardrop, MD, PhD, is the Cleveland Clinic Internal Medicine Program Director. He has a unique way of showing his appreciation to...
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Communication Everywhere All at Once – the Art of Leveraging Tech
February 1, 2024
Communication Everywhere All at Once--the Art of Leveraging TechIn medical school and residency, the emphasis on medical knowledge often overshadows other equally important aspects of effective...