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Aborted hepatectomies and potentially life-threatening near-miss events during which a donor's life may be in danger but after which there are no long-term sequelae are rarely reported, according to a survey of 71 transplant programs that performed donor hepatectomy 11,553 times.
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Some countries, such as Australia, Spain, Norway, Italy, and Canada, allow next of kin to override the consent of registered organ donor candidates if they personally do not concur with the donation desire of their relative, but this form of surrogate decision-making represents a double standard in terms of the principle of substituted judgment.
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If youre not using technology in your case management practice, youre doing yourself, your organization, and your patients a disservice, experts say.
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Use technology carefully and keep personal connections.
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When you have patients who are joined at the hip with their smartphones or electronic tablets, it doesnt make any sense to use any other technology to engage them and communicate with them.
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While EDs are designed to respond to acute care needs, they are often inundated by patients with complex medical, social, and behavioral health problems .
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Two-midnight rule stirs controversy.
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Medicas program for dual eligible seniors offered through the Minnesota Senior Health Options programs combines medical care coordination and psycho-social support to help seniors live independently in the community.
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Policies expanding physician performance incentives highlight the importance of considering ethical implications when constructing systems.