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Do Overworked Medical Interns Cause Medical Errors? Let’s Sleep on It.
As of this writing, 5 air traffic controllers have been found asleep…
Bacteria and Mobile Devices
I really see us moving beyond COWs (computers-on-wheels) and an explosion in…
Emergency Room: Revolving Door or Backstop?
I received a call recently from an emergency room (ER) physician about…
Pre and Post Operative Nutritional Considerations…
A guest post from John La Puma, MD… Thanks JohnLast year, my…
Readmissions: Hard to Predict Who it Will Be and Why
Reducing readmissions is becoming increasingly important for hospitals. In the olden days…
Heart Attacks & Hospitalization in CA
A report released by OSHPD on heart attacks & hospitalization in CA…
Mayo (Clinic): The Secret Sauce To Better Care
“In the event that I have a critical illness and am unable…
Why Don’t Patients Hit the Panic Button in Hospitals? Lessons from Condition H
Today’s Hospitalist (Ready to let patients hit the panic button?) describes the…
The Stunning Shift Toward Employed Physicians
I’m amazed at just how quickly physician employment has swung from small…
Medication Errors Hospitalizing Seniors Most
According to data from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the…