Opinion
Engaging skeptical parents
March 27, 2018
With skeptical parents, resist the urge to tell, and listen instead.
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Teleconference is effective in assessing penicillin allergy
March 12, 2018
ORLANDO - Teleconferencing saved money, physician time, and patient exposure to more potent antibiotics.
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Flu activity continues to decline
March 9, 2018
Influenza-related pediatric deaths dropped below double digits for the first time in 6 weeks.
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Opioid prescriptions got shorter in 2017
March 8, 2018
Pharmacy benefits manager reports increased use of drugs to treat opioid dependence.
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Preparing to respond to workplace violence
March 7, 2018
SAN ANTONIO – The latest data show that the great majority of workplace violence is perpetrated by individuals outside the organization.
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Preoperative penicillin allergy tests could decrease SSI
February 27, 2018
Patients who report penicillin allergies are at higher risk for surgical site infections.
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Consent and DNR orders
February 14, 2018
Where have the courts set the lines over the issue of consent surrounding decisions to withhold CPR?
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Study: Half of doctors sued by age 55
February 12, 2018
Who wins when cases go to court?
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MedPAC: Medicare hospital readmissions program is working
February 8, 2018
WASHINGTON – Not everyone was convinced by MedPAC staff analysis.
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CDC: Flu levels highest since pandemic year 2009
January 26, 2018
Thirty states report highest level of flu activity on CDC scale.