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How does physician attire affect patient percep...

When patients see a doctor, what do they think? This study looks at how patients' perceptions of experience and professionalism are affected by the physician's clothing.

How does physician attire affect patient percep...

When patients see a doctor, what do they think? This study looks at how patients' perceptions of experience and professionalism are affected by the physician's clothing.

Dying after leaving AMA

The nurse called: “The patient wants to leave AMA.” These calls come, fortunately not often. Typically the patient is not terribly ill, but they really miss their cigarettes or alcohol....

Dying after leaving AMA

The nurse called: “The patient wants to leave AMA.” These calls come, fortunately not often. Typically the patient is not terribly ill, but they really miss their cigarettes or alcohol....

Does skin color affect pulse ox readings?

Right or wrong, most patients' pulse ox readings are continuously monitored during hospitalization. Does skin color affect the accuracy of these readings?  

Does skin color affect pulse ox readings?

Right or wrong, most patients' pulse ox readings are continuously monitored during hospitalization. Does skin color affect the accuracy of these readings?  

Can cell phone magnets interfere with implanted...

Cell phones now contain strong magnets for wireless charging. Are they strong enough to turn ICDs off?  

Can cell phone magnets interfere with implanted...

Cell phones now contain strong magnets for wireless charging. Are they strong enough to turn ICDs off?  

Conflicting guidelines - How long do you antico...

New American Society of Hematology guidelines recommend anticontigulating indefinitely after unprovoked VTE, compared to prior Chest guidelines recommending 3 months.  

Conflicting guidelines - How long do you antico...

New American Society of Hematology guidelines recommend anticontigulating indefinitely after unprovoked VTE, compared to prior Chest guidelines recommending 3 months.  

Does outpatient follow-up after ED discharge af...

When patients are discharged from the ED, does an outpatient follow-up visit affect mortality?  

Does outpatient follow-up after ED discharge af...

When patients are discharged from the ED, does an outpatient follow-up visit affect mortality?