Distinguish quality and safety

Ask 10 people to describe quality parameters for health care, and I would predict we would get 10 different answers.

Orthostatic hypotension does matter

I still believe it is not scut work, and actually very educational to perform this physical diagnosis maneuver at the bedside.

Physicians should personally assess them instead of delegating, enhancing patient interaction and diagnostic value.

The concept of never events sounds appealing. Certain things should never happen. There are some never events.

Physicians are really capable of intelligent thought. If you want nonthinking physicians, then you deserve them.

The most successful individuals excel at adapting and implementing Plan B when their initial plans do not work out.

To achieve sustained success, identify what you dislike and avoid doing those activities. Focus on what you enjoy instead.

A study shows that early palliative care for terminal lung cancer patients improves quality of life and extends lifespan by nearly three months.

Two recent pieces struck a chord with this blogger. While they seem disparate, I believe they represent 2 sides of the same issue.

The diagnosis isn’t complex. A 17-year Type I DM patient shows severe DKA with high glucose and potassium levels.