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Regional anesthesia touted for pediatric knees
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Follow these steps to enhanced recovery
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Almost all oncology nurses report barriers to ethical end-of-life care
Almost all (96%) of 173 oncology nurses surveyed reported concerns about system barriers in their efforts to help patients prepare for the end of life, according to a 2014 study. -
Physicians provide high-intensity end-of-life care for patients, but "no code" for themselves
Physicians often provide high-intensity care for patients at the end of life, even when the physicians would not choose this for themselves. -
Preclinical detection of Alzheimer’s disease poses some unique ethical concerns
Preclinical diagnosis of Alzheimers disease shares some of the same controversies surrounding preclinical states of other diseases such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes. -
Advance directives covering dementia care: Patient preferences can change over time
Advance directives covering dementia care are complex, according to Rebecca Dresser, JD, Daniel Noyes Kirby Professor of Law and Professor of Ethics in Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. -
Providers don’t always meet ethical obligations for patients with limited English proficiency
Approximately 62 million Americans speak a language other than English at home, and 25 million have limited English proficiency (LEP). -
Get ready: Deadline set for ICD-10 conversion
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With new protocols, patients come out of the OR nearly discharge-ready
Enhanced recovery protocols are allowing providers to discharge patients more quickly without additional complications or readmissions. -
Electronic reminders might help prevent SSIs