News
NYC hospitals require health care workers to report in person, even for phone and telehealth work
April 13, 2020
Recently, many medical associations have issued statements supporting the rights of health care workers to speak up without fear of repercussion. But social workers have been complying with the orders because they say they’re scared of retaliation.
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News
Doing things right vs. doing the right things
April 13, 2020
There has been inconsistent guidance in regard to the containment of COVID-19 within health care systems.
News
Coronavirus tests are being fast-tracked by the FDA, but it’s unclear how accurate they are
April 13, 2020
“What good is a test if you don’t know it’s giving you reliable results?” one expert said. Concerns are mounting that a lack of accurate testing will make it more difficult for America to relax social distancing.
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Opinion
The 7 strategies of highly effective people facing the COVID-19 pandemic
April 10, 2020
When trouble comes, it’s important to have coping strategies that help you navigate, said Dr. Alice W. Lee.
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CDC: Screen nearly all adults, including pregnant women, for HCV
April 10, 2020
Screening should go beyond baby boomers.
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Almost 90% of COVID-19 admissions involve comorbidities
April 10, 2020
New CDC network reports on its first month of national COVID-19 hospitalization surveillance.
News
COVID 19: Psychiatric patients may be among the hardest hit
April 9, 2020
It’s important for patients with severe mental illness to have up-to-date, accurate information about mitigating risk, said Dr. Benjamin Druss.
News
First protocol on how to use lung ultrasound to triage COVID-19
April 9, 2020
Lung ultrasound is not yet universally accepted as a tool for diagnosing pneumonia in the context of COVID-19 and triaging patients.
Opinion
Crisis counseling, not therapy, is what’s needed in the wake of COVID-19
April 9, 2020
Crisis counselors assist with emotional support. And they aim to educate individuals, families, and communities about how to be resilient, said Dr. Lloyd I. Sederer.
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COVID-19 and surge capacity in U.S. hospitals
April 9, 2020
Independently preparing for the surge capacity needed to face COVID-19 may be infeasible for some hospitals.
