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Should patients be told of better care elsewhere?
This New York Times article examines the question of whether part of the informed-consent process is doctors having an...
New life in Chicago brings refugees to health center's doors
Run by Mt. Sinai Hospital, a Chicago center treats refugee patients exclusively. But differences in culture, religion...
Study: Patient's race doesn't affect emergency room care
The care of trauma patients in the United States is roughly the same no matter what the patient’s race or...
An hour of peace at University of California-Davis Med center helps the kids relax
The University of California-Davis Medical Center is one of a growing number of hospitals that dedicate a time block to...
Magazine: Navigating the Maze
Advocates can help patients better understand their treatment options—and help hospitals get patients out the...
Web Exclusive: Improving Quality in the Group Practice
Contributor and practice management consultant Leif Beck offers suggestions for improving quality in medical group...
Speedy care after heart attack key to survival
Getting a heart beating again is only the first step in saving a life after a sudden cardiac arrest, a new report...
Cancer screenings for Medicaid patients miss targets
Screening rates for colorectal, breast and cervical cancer among older Medicaid patients are below national objectives...
ER patients often left confused after visits
A vast majority of emergency room patients are discharged without understanding the treatment they received or how to...
Web Exclusive: Maintain Your Focus
When you're in charge of a hospital that is working to improve its quality and patient safety, you need to be focused.