News
Early recognition of oncologic emergencies deemed ‘crucial’
July 20, 2020
“Early recognition of these emergencies is crucial, and there are simple initial interventions that can make a big difference in patient outcomes.”
News
Hospital medicine update highlights research from ‘extended family’
July 20, 2020
“The Update has a long-standing tradition at the national meeting as an overview of the most impactful or insightful publications relevant to clinicians working in the hospital.”
Opinion
Exposing hospital gowns
July 17, 2020
The hospital gown remains a poor attempt at proper attire for human beings.
News
Creating a student-staffed family call line to alleviate clinical burden
July 15, 2020
Medical students received a crash course in empathetically communicating over the phone.
Opinion
Calculations of an academic hospitalist
July 13, 2020
Compensation models based solely on wRVU production would not do justice for hospitalists in academic settings.
News
Is your job performance being evaluated for the wrong factors?
July 8, 2020
“The best way to motivate improved performance is through purpose and mission,” says Dr. Robert Pearl.
News
Dr. Eric E. Howell assumes new role as CEO of SHM
July 6, 2020
SHM’s new CEO Eric E. Howell, MD, MHM, has served in multiple medical leadership roles at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
News
Worrisome health disparities among transgender adults
July 2, 2020
Do disparities in physical and mental health exist in the transgender patient population?
Opinion
The wave of the future
July 1, 2020
SHM’s founding CEO Dr. Larry Wellikson is retiring, and Dr. Eric Howell is assuming his leadership role.
Opinion
How racism contributes to the effects of SARS-CoV-2
June 29, 2020
Underrepresented minorities face systemic bias and racism when interacting with the healthcare system, Dr. Salles writes.