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The latest research you need to know
September 1, 2008
Literature at a Glance ICU management by critical care physicians may increase the odds of hospital mortality Iatrogenic drug overdose common among patients with renal insufficiency An educational effort lowers hospital mortality for severe sepsis and septic shock SSRI and problem-s
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Behind the Scenes
September 1, 2008
Welcome to SHM 2.0
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Mixed Messages Called Out
September 1, 2008
I am a hospitalist outsider. A traditional internist, I cared for my patients in and out of the hospital, provided ICU and unassigned ED call, and later transitioned to hospital-only work.
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Do post-discharge telephone calls to patients reduce the rate of complications?
August 2, 2008
A 75-year-old male with history of diabetes and heart disease is discharged from the hospital after treatment for pneumonia.
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Seek Work Wisely
August 1, 2008
Keep the employer’s perspective in mind when pursuing a hospitalist job
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Medical Board Maneuvers
August 1, 2008
Some strategies to use if your care is called into question
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Sort Out Surgical Cases
August 1, 2008
The truth behind the myths of the global surgical package
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Presidential Opportunity
August 1, 2008
The upcoming election could bring radical healthcare reform
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Beat the Boss Blues
August 1, 2008
Advice on seeing eye to eye with a difficult supervisor
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Use Outside Help
August 1, 2008
Be clear, fair when adding non-housestaff services to your hospitalist group