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A new study on ICU physicians conducted by an assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland found that physicians are less comfortable discussing end-of-life issues and do it less frequently with African-American patients and their families than with Caucasian patients and families.
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A paper presented at the American Thoracic Society's 2008 International Conference in Toronto in May suggests that patients with end-stage lung cancer may benefit from noninvasive ventilation (NIV).
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Two cases from the Canadian Medical Protective Association, a mutual defense organization for 95% of Canadian physicians, illustrate the danger of patients driving home after ambulatory surgery
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Under new leadership standards from The Joint Commission (TJC) that take affect in 2009, only hospitals will be required to focus on conflict that may affect safety and quality.
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An outpatient surgery patient shows up without an escort to drive him home. Despite the nurse's insistence, the patient indicates he doesn't have anyone who can escort him.
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I've been in the business of surgery for the past 24 years. Years before that, I was in a clinical role in the OR. I try to stay ahead of the curve; that's my job. Trends are developing out there that you need to be aware of in your workplace.
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Outpatient surgery providers are increasingly using web pages as a means to educate patients; however, how should you design and organize your web page so that it is accessible and easily navigated by older patients? Consider these suggestions from Kay Ball, RN, MSA, CNOR, FAAN, perioperative consultant and educator for K&D Medical in Lewis Center, OH:
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The AAAAHC Institute for Quality Improvement (IQI) has released the clinical versions of three benchmarking study reports: cataract extraction with lens insertion, colonoscopy, and knee arthro-scopy with meniscectomy.
