- Medication Discrepancies in Sign-Outs are Frequent and Potentially HarmfulA study showed that in resident sign-out medication discrepancies, omissions are more frequent and more likely to persist, whereas commissions have greater potential harm.
Medscape Medical News, May 25, 2007
- Hospitalist Model May Reduce Costs Without Adversely Affecting OutcomesFor patients with common inpatient diagnoses, designating specified physicians as hospitalists reduces length of stay and costs without adversely affecting mortality or readmission.
Medscape Medical News, May 25, 2007
- "Mini-Rounds" May Help Improve Physician-Patient Communication and SatisfactionA study suggested that "mini-rounds" are an effective, time-efficient method for improving physician-patient communication and satisfaction, deserving further study.
Medscape Medical News, May 25, 2007
