Search results for "Disparities"
Pulse ox less accurate in non-White patients, affects COVID-19 treatment
One study compared measures of oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry and arterial blood in COVID-19 patients by race, finding that overestimates may delay treatment for Black patients. Another study found potential overuse of opioids and benzodiazepines at discharge from COVID-19 hospitalization.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/06/08/free/pulse-ox-less-accurate-in-non-white-patients-affects-covid-19-treatment.htm
8 Jun 2022
Syncope units: One solution to an expensive problem
These multidisciplinary teams function as part of EDs, observation or inpatient units. European studies suggest they may help shorten length of stay.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/11/yp.htm
15 Nov 2013
Revenues, profits lower among hospitals serving more Black patients, study finds
Hospitals with a higher percentage of Black patients in their Medicare population had average patient care revenues and profits of $1,736 per patient-day and −$17 per patient-day, respectively, versus $2,213 per patient-day and $126 per patient-day at other hospitals, an analysis of 2016-2018 data found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/08/17/revenues-profits-lower-among-hospitals-serving-more-black-patients-study-finds.htm
17 Aug 2022
A different kind of competency
Juan Lopez, a Hispanic man with limited English proficiency, is admitted to your hospital with severe abdominal pain. You think he needs surgery, but he insists that the pain is the result of a hex, and requests treatment from a witch doctor. How do you respond?.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/03/cover.htm
15 Mar 2008
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue features a look at end-of-life care in the ICU, as well as subconscious bias, rapid testing for infectious disease, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/01/lfe.htm
15 Jan 2016
Acute chest pain in women vs. men treated differently across the care spectrum
A cohort study in Australia found that women with acute chest pain were less likely than men to receive guideline-directed care across most measures, including transport to the hospital, prehospital administration of aspirin or analgesia, and 12-lead electrocardiogram.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/03/08/free/acute-chest-pain-in-women-vs-men-treated-differently-across-the-care-spectrum.htm
8 Mar 2023
Nine transitional care interventions for heart failure may help optimize outcomes
Nine interventions for transitions of care in heart failure may assist in achieving optimal clinical and patient-centered outcomes, according to a scientific statement that addressed patient, hospital, and clinician barriers.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/28/3.htm
28 Jan 2015
Clinicians and the care of sexual minorities
An excerpt from “The Fenway Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health,”� new from ACP Press.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/05/book.htm
15 May 2008
Uptake of hospital at home model differed by type, location of hospital
Of 144 U.S. hospitals that were approved for a CMS waiver allowing hospital at home programs, 18% had no teaching programs and only 0.7% were rural.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/10/27/2.htm
27 Oct 2021
Prior training varies by residency program
U.S.-trained MDs, DOs, and international grads often train separately.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/qa-prior-training-varies-by-residency-program.htm
15 Jun 2020