Wrong-patient Errors Can Lead to Death, But They Can Be Prevented September 27, 2016 Joy Daughtery Dickinson No Comments About 9% of the wrong-patient events studied for a just-released report led to temporary or permanent harm or, in some cases, death.Read More
FDA Approves IUS Contraceptive For Up to Five Years September 19, 2016 Joy Daughtery Dickinson No Comments The FDA approved Kyleena, a levonorgestrel-releasing, progestin-containing IUS, for up to five years.Read More
HOSPITAL REPORT Want To Donate an Organ? There’s an App For That September 16, 2016 Joy Daughtery Dickinson No Comments Apple is trying to harness some of the enthusiasm for its smartphones and apply it to organ donation.Read More
Should ED Patients Be Labeled in the EMR as Frequent Flyers? September 13, 2016 Joy Daughtery Dickinson No Comments Is it ethically and clinically appropriate to label patients in the ED as frequent flyers with an airplane icon in their electronic medical record?Read More
Hospital Reports Virus – Can They Be Avoided? September 6, 2016 Joy Daughtery Dickinson No Comments Another hospital has reported that a virus infected its computers, which might be due to a cyberattack or ransomware.Read More
HOSPITAL REPORT Want Effective Training on Ransomware? Have `Men in Black’ Attack Aliens September 1, 2016 Joy Daughtery Dickinson No Comments Training on ransomware includes dressing up like “Men in Black” characters and attacking “aliens” trying to invade computers.Read More
HOSPITAL REPORT The Holy Grail: Improve Outcomes and Reduce Costs With Low-Risk Pregnancies August 22, 2016 Joy Daughtery Dickinson No Comments Performing fewer prenatal visits for women with low-risk pregnancies reduces the burden on patients and saves resources.Read More
Hospital Takes Steps to Protect Gang Members August 19, 2016 Joy Daughtery Dickinson No Comments Sometimes saving an injured gang member’s life is only the beginning of keeping them safe.Read More
Rape and Violence Higher Among Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Teens August 13, 2016 Joy Daughtery Dickinson No Comments Gay, lesbian, and bisexual high school students are more likely to be assaulted or raped on a date.Read More
HOSPITAL REPORT Medical Services While You Shop? Coming to a Mall Near You August 4, 2016 Joy Daughtery Dickinson Want a movie with your mammogram? Dinner with your dialysis? Cookies after your colonoscopy?Read More
