Search results for "Patient safety"
Perioperative medicine changed in the pandemic
In the face of a lack of guidance on perioperative medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, many hospitals are developing their own guidelines on timing of surgery after infection in vaccinated patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/perioperative-medicine-changed-in-the-pandemic.htm
1 May 2022
Averting a zombie prescription apocalypse
Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, continues his monthly column at KevinMD about how to deal with prescriptions for discontinued drugs or old medication doses.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/27/6.htm
27 Jun 2017
Prep and protect medical tourists to prevent tragedies
Medical tourism may have some cost benefits, but also carries risks from complications. Internists can consult with patients before they go to mitigate potential consequences.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/10/prep-and-protect-medical-tourists-to-prevent-tragedies.htm
1 Oct 2021
ACP issues ethical guidance on responding to physician impairment
The position paper examines the professional duties and principles that should guide the response of colleagues and the profession.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/04/2.htm
4 Jun 2019
Suggest a colleague as a Top Hospitalist
ACP's Steven Weinberger, FACP, blogs at KevinMDInternists elected at AMA House of Delegates meetingNew clinical information section launches on College website
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/29/12.htm
29 Jun 2010
ACGME recommends restricting first-years to 16 duty hours per day
MKSAP Quiz: Maintenance of epilepsy drug
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/29/2.htm
29 Jun 2010
New surveillance system aims to improve safe use of medicines and vaccines in pregnancy
Medicare payment cut goes into effect
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/7.htm
2 Mar 2010
ABIM announces changes to MOC program
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced changes last week to the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) process for board-certified internal medicine specialists and subspecialists, effective immediately.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/10/1.htm
10 Feb 2015
ACP's prescription for rising drug costs
ACP has 4 concrete proposals to address rising prescription drug prices: regulating and negotiating prices, enhancing transparency, increasing competition, and considering value.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/washington.htm
1 May 2016
2019 International Forum highlights physician well-being
This year's Forum focused on “Global Experiences and Initiatives to Promote Physician Well-Being,” including globally shared challenges of technology, complexity, and burnout that could have similar solutions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/10/2019-international-forum-highlights-physician-well-being.htm
1 Oct 2019