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The emergency physician plays a key role in the management of HIV. Emergency physicians encounter all phases of the illness, from counseling patients on safe sex practices to treating the medical complications of chronic immunosuppression. Despite all of the recent advances, HIV infection and AIDS remain challenging and continually evolving diseases. In this issue of Emergency Medicine Specialty Reports, the authors provide a comprehensive update on the diagnosis and clinical management of HIV infection and its complications.
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This case exemplifies the importance of establishing and utilizing express, written policies and procedures.
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Do you know what actions you can take to protect your tax-exempt status? And does your staff know about the many alternative services available to help the needy? Thomson American Health Consultants is offering an audio conference to help you learn where your hospital may be exposed, what policies and procedures you need to reform to preserve your tax-exempt status, and how to continue to provide necessary care for the uninsured.
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Because the majority of perinatal death and injury cases reported root causes related to problems with organizational culture and with communication among caregivers, JCAHO offers these recommendations.
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The newly released 2005 National Patient Safety Goals indicate that the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) will put special emphasis on efforts to reduce patient falls, infections, and misidentification of patients.
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Here is what you need to know about the class action lawsuits filed against some of the largest nonprofit hospitals in the United States.
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This case reinforces the basic notion that all health care providers have a responsibility to assure that their patients are receiving appropriate care in a timely manner.
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The Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-1-Infected Adults and Adolescents were updated March 23 and are available at the AIDS info web site. The guidelines were developed and updated by the panel on Clinical Practices for Treatment of HIV Infection, convened by the Department of Health and Human Services.
