The latest issue of ACP Hospitalist is online

The February issue of ACP Hospitalist is online. Featured stories include the following:

Who belongs in the ICU? Some experts are beginning to question how the nation's critical care beds are being used. While little guidance exists for admission and transfer decisions, experts have many ideas on the best ways to make use of costly ICU care.

Grooming residents to lead. Recognizing that residents need to know more than just clinical skills, some hospitals and health systems are teaching them about business and management as well.

Caring for cancer patients. Hospitalists working in perioperative settings are increasingly involved in decisions regarding the care of cancer patients who undergo surgery as part of their treatment. It's thus become more important than ever to know about the effects of cancer treatments on organ systems and the potential risks of surgery unique to cancer patients.