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Dialysis Delivery in Canada and the United States: A View From the Trenches
Dialysis in the United States has changed to meet new needs, but Canada is examining how to improve performance.
Journal Article, November 25, 2009
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Malpractice Litigation Continues to Be of Concern to Nurse Practitioners
Malpractice claims continue to rise, but there is much that NPs can do proactively to reduce the risk of being sued.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 24, 2009
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Retaining an Aging Nurse Workforce: Perceptions of Human Resource Practices
Retaining aging nurses is key to providing care for an aging population, and there are specific management practices that can support this goal.
Journal Article, November 20, 2009
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Unique Malpractice Risks of Ambulatory Surgery Centers
More physicians are setting up ambulatory surgery centers, but there are many malpractice risks that come with having a center. Here is what to watch out for.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 20, 2009
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Nurse Practitioner Role Development
In some countries, NPs are still taking baby steps, but in the United States, NPs may have advanced beyond early practice regulations.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 20, 2009
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Physician Impairment due to Substance Use Disorders
A family physician starts self-prescribing narcotics abuse after a bike accident.
Clinical Case, November 20, 2009
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A Comparison of Hospital Adverse Events Identified by Three Widely Used Detection Methods
How often do adverse events occur in a hospital setting? Does type of adverse event identified vary by detection method?
Journal Article, November 19, 2009
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The Legal Pitfalls in Prescribing Opioids
Should you worry when prescribing opioids that the drugs might end up on the street? How can you protect yourself? Review the legal nuts and bolts of opioid prescribing.
Article, November 18, 2009
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Part 2: The Case of the Emergency Room Physician Who Burned Out: Diagnosing and Treating His Substance Abuse
In part 2 of the new series on the Impaired Physician, substance abuse develops in Dr. X. Is it now time to turn him in?
Clinical Case, November 18, 2009
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Patient Evaluation of Retail Clinic Care
Patients have spoken: they like the convenience of retail healthcare clinics.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 17, 2009
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"Villains" of Healthcare? Not These Insurance Agents
A husband-and-wife team runs a small Colorado insurance brokerage, offering insights on the industry via their informative blog.
Article, November 17, 2009
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Patient Flow Variability and Unplanned Readmissions to an Intensive Care Unit
This study examined whether high patient inflow volumes to an intensive care unit are associated with unplanned readmissions to the unit.
Journal Article, November 17, 2009
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Part 1: The Case of the Emergency Department Physician Who Burned Out: Risk Factors, Impact, and Early Interventions
In part 1 of the new series on The Impaired Physician, Dr. X shows signs of burnout that put his personal and professional life at risk. Would you turn him in?
Clinical Case, November 16, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: Tort Reform: Does Saying "I'm Sorry" Help?
Physicians are often reluctant to apologize for clinical errors because their words can be used in malpractice litigation as admissions of fault. MPC members discuss whether saying "I'm sorry" can help.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 16, 2009
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The Medscape Cancer Survivorship Survey
In his latest video blog, Dr. Maurie Markman encourages viewers to participate in the Medscape survey for healthcare providers that discusses cancer survivor care.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 12, 2009
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Bar Coding From Breast to Baby: A Comprehensive Breast Milk Management System for the NICU
Got the wrong milk? For babies in one NICU, that was too often the case, until this technological fix was instituted.
Journal Article, November 12, 2009
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Application of Patient Safety Indicators Internationally: A Pilot Study Among Seven Countries
Authorities reported summaries of the distribution of hospital-level and overall (national) rates for each AHRQ patient safety indicator.
Journal Article, November 12, 2009
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A Fly Nurse
A career as a flight nurse offers exciting assignments, as documented by crzegrl.
Article, November 11, 2009
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HR 3962: A Path to Progress or Paucity?
HR 3962 has pros and cons for doctors and the public. Here's how it could affect primary care and the practice of medicine.
Article, November 10, 2009
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Doctors and Social Media: Benefits and Dangers
Doctors use Facebook as well as physician community sites for clinical information and medical opinions. There are benefits and dangers to watch for.
Article, November 9, 2009
