Medical Ethics
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Ethical "pushback" may be needed with cost-containment efforts
Cost as an ethical concern in health care was addressed in the 2013 Hastings Center Guidelines for Decisions on Life-Sustaining Treatment and Care Near the End of Life. -
High spiritual support linked to more aggressive end-of-life care
Patients with high spiritual support were more likely to receive aggressive end-of-life medical treatment, according to a recent study. -
Joint Commission issues new imaging standards
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AHRQ study finds drop in heart disease problems
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Sharing data works in Wisconsin
Healthcare can be a competitive industry, with individual hospitals and organizations unwilling to share information. -
Awards show value in working together
The benefits of giving up data once considered secret in the name of patient safety and quality improvement were lauded at the annual John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards when the National Quality Forum and the Joint Commission chose two consortia among its honorees. -
Tubing safety resource released
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Patient engagement data slow in coming
Patient engagement is one of the hottest topics around. -
Wellness program targets biggest problem: Obesity
Lose 16 tons and what have you got? Health -
FDA moving to limit opioid overuse
In response to growing concerns about overuse of opioids, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recommended reclassifying hydrocodone.