The March issue is now online

The March issue of ACP Hospitalist is now online, with stories about substance abuse in physicians, a novel transitions-of-care program, and cardiac monitoring.

Substance abuse in physicians is no more common than in the general public, but it can be harder to spot. Learn the warning signs of abuse, and what you can do if you think a colleague is affected.

Oregon Health & Science University helped improve care transitions by paying community clinics to serve as medical homes for low-income patients, and designing a low-cost hospital-based formulary. Read about other features of this unique program.

Continuous cardiac monitoring for ED patients with chest pain might seem prudent, but it can lead to inappropriate use of resources. Learn when —and when not—to use telemetry with patients.