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“Caregiver Culture” and End-of-Life Discussions
New study highlights the need for policy development, implementation
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CHAMP: A Real Winner at Teaching Geriatrics
Instructor-based curriculum offers guidance on care, management of elderly
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The Burdens of Comanagement
In some cases, sharing patients may hinder care
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Use Outside Help
Be clear, fair when adding non-housestaff services to your hospitalist group
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The Specialist Advantage
Michigan program explores benefits of collaborative research
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Wake-up Call for Nurses
Sleepiness soars among those working intensive night shifts
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Nurse Ratios Suffer
Some hospitals struggle to meet state-mandated per-patient limits
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Drug Misuse Varies
Inappropriate medication in elderly inpatients affected by region, specialty
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Teamwork Triumphs
Hospitalists can form productive relationships with care coordinators
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Hail Fellows
Specialized hospital medicine training programs gain momentum
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Patients In the Know
Caregivers expected to provide details about most minute treatment risks
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The DNR Dilemma
Wide variations in how orders are indicated should be a red flag to hospitalists
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Drug Stents and Surgery
Consider length of device use before noncardiac procedures
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When Discharge Fails
Follow-up is critical to ensure patients comply with post-hospital regimen
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After the Discharge
Inner-city study finds social support lacking outside the hospital