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Engaging Your Patients in Decision-Making Processes Yields Better Outcomes
April 26, 2016
Editor’s note: “Everything We Say and Do” is an informational series developed by SHM’s Patient Experience Committee to provide readers with thoughtful and actionable communication tactics that have great potential to positively impact patients’ experience of care.
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Long-Term Βeta-Blocker Use May Cause More Harm in Patients Undergoing Surgery
April 25, 2016
Clinical question: What is the harm associated with long-term beta-blocker therapy in patients with uncomplicated hypertension undergoing non-cardiac surgery? Background: Given the recent concerns over the validity of prior studies, there is uncertainty about which patients benefit most from peri
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Depression Common among Physicians in Training
April 25, 2016
Clinical question: What is the prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms in resident physicians? Background: Depression in resident physicians can lead to poor-quality medical care, increased errors, and long-term morbidity.
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Breakfast Based on Whey Protein May Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes
April 25, 2016
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A breakfast rich in whey protein may help people with type 2 diabetes manage their illness better, new research from Israel suggests. "Whey protein, a byproduct of cheese manufacturing, lowers postprandial glycemia more than other protein sources," said lead author Dr.
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Hospitalists’ Career Path: A Pinch Unexpected, and Lots of Quality Leadership
April 24, 2016
I believe there is no better field than hospital medicine to find your career path, and there’s no better organization than SHM to support you as you follow that path. My path is probably similar to most, a little unplanned and a little unexpected, but I am sure each member has their story.
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Tool Offers Hand Hygiene Help
April 23, 2016
The healthcare industry is not yet at zero when it comes to healthcare-associated infections—and that’s a problem.
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When Introducing Innovations, Context Matters
April 23, 2016
Are we overlooking factors that could help bring about necessary changes to the healthcare industry? Elliott S.
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Improper Removal of Personal Protective Equipment Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
April 22, 2016
Clinical question: How frequent is contamination of skin and clothing during personal protective equipment (PPE) removal, and can it be prevented? Background: PPE reduces transmission of pathogens to healthcare personnel and patients.
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Procalcitonin Testing Can Lead to Cost Savings
April 22, 2016
Clinical question: Can procalcitonin testing be used to determine whether antibiotics should be started and stopped? Background: Procalcitonin naturally occurs in the body but increases with bacterial infection, with normal levels Study design: Systematic review. Setting: ICUs and EDs in Eu
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Medicaid is Likely to Benefit Low-income Adults in the U.S. Under the Affordable Care Act
April 22, 2016
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Low-income adults in the U.S.
