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This would also help us when we hand off patients during surgery A surgical checklist can improve communication and reduce potential errors during patient handoffs. The protocol during the shift change encourages physicians to discuss the sickest patients first, according to Nicole Tapia, M.D., a fourth-year resident at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, who […]
Read MoreLarge U.S. hospitals throw away $15 million in sterile, unused surgical supplies annually that easily could be donated to hospitals and clinics in developing countries, a Johns Hopkins University study published online in the World Journal of Surgery found. Surgical supplies are generally bundled, but hospitals throw away any unused items from the bundles, according […]
Read MoreAuthors: Franklin GM., Neurology 2014 Sep 30; 83:1277 Applying an American Academy of Neurology position paper to clinical practice In this position paper, the American Academy of Neurology reviews the rise in opioid-associated harms, the lack of evidence for long-term effectiveness, and the policy response to rising abuse and overdose. The paper includes proposals for […]
Read MoreThis is not about the practice of medicine but I wanted to share it with our readers. The late Zig Ziglar provided many great insights, but perhaps one of his most useful warnings was about “stinkin’ thinkin’.” Ziglar noted that it was negative thinking that could hurt us the most as we move towards success. […]
Read MoreIncreased healthcare service utilization and higher program costs resulting from Medicaid expansion are likely temporary and won’t have a disastrous impact on state budgets, according to a study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. UCLA researchers examined claims data from 182,000 people who gained insurance through two of California’s public health insurance programs […]
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