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A Malpractice Primer
December 1, 2005
Although hospitalists haven't fallen prey to outrageous claims and rising insurance rates—yet—it pays to stay on top of malpractice know-how
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The Dangerous Season
November 2, 2005
The hazards of the looming holiday season present interesting challenges for hospitalists
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Postdischarge Test Results, Acute Renal Failure, Diagnosing PE
November 2, 2005
Roy PM, Colombet I, Durieux P, et al. Systemic review and meta-analysis of strategies for the diagnosis of suspected pulmonary embolism. BMJ.2005;331:259. Background: Despite technological advances, the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism remains challenging.
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PEDIATRIC SPECIAL SECTION: Children’s National Medical Center’sHospitalist Division
November 2, 2005
A second in our look at pediatric hospitalist fellowship programs
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Evidence Based Medicine for The Hospitalist
November 2, 2005
Installment #2:Why do our questions matter? Adopt the PICOT approach
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The Future of Critical Care
November 2, 2005
Technology and care guidelines will revolutionize the care of critically ill patients
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The Surviving Sepsis Campaign
November 2, 2005
Potential for improving outcomes in patients who develop severe sepsis in the hospital
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SHM Establishes Palliative Care Task Force
November 1, 2005
End-of-life issues a priority as task force sets agenda
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To the Marrow
November 1, 2005
A44-year-old male presented with ecthyma gangrenosum and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia after a two-year history of fever of unknown origin, pancytopenia, hypertriglyceridemia, and splenomegaly.
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The Red Badge of Katrina
November 1, 2005
MDs from Charity and University hospitals recall their experiences treating patients during Hurricane Katrina
