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Internists considering or actively planning a switch to hospital medicine can subscribe for free upon request to ACP Hospitalist, the College's monthly magazine reporting on trends in hospital medicine. Featured in the current issue:
Mentoring. These days, many physician mentors act more like coaches, guiding their apprentices to new career heights by helping them publish in prestigious journals or attain positions in hospital administration. Learn tips on how to find a good fit between mentor and mentee, and explore the benefits and challenges of this unique relationship.
Smoking cessation. Hospitalization can offer a prime opportunity for helping patients who smoke to kick the habit. Not only are patients captive in an environment where smoking is prohibited, they may be more motivated than usual to avoid future, tobacco-related health problems. Look at some innovative hospital-based programs that have helped patients stay off tobacco once they're back in the outside world.
Conference coverage. At the Infectious Diseases Society of America, experts were concerned about antibiotic resistance, while at the Medical Group Management Association, an expert outlined practical tips to improve hospitalists' communication with coworkers and patients.
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