July 2018 Briefing – Geriatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for July 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Steps Can Be Taken by Doctors to Minimize Risk of Lawsuits
Steps include having a good handbook addressing legal issues, having risk committees within practices
Updated Staffing Data Lowers Ratings for Many Nursing Homes
Medicare downgraded rating of some homes for failing to be staffed every day with a registered nurse
National Guideline Clearinghouse Offline Due to Funding Cuts
An initiative of AHRQ, guideline.gov now offline due to lack of federal funding
Front Desk Staff Can Set Up a Practice for Successful Billing
Front desk staff should be trained, and should not be assigned to billing at same time as answering calls
One in Four Older Adults With Diabetes Uses Alternative Meds
Herbal, chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, yoga most commonly used individual therapies
Few Published Programs Address Medical Trainee Mistreatment
Most common format of program is combination of lectures, workshops, and seminars
Learning to Change Important for Improving Practice
Physicians need to accept that the health care industry is changing and that change is difficult
Flu Vaccine Cuts Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Risk of hospitalization also reduced for RA patients receiving influenza vaccination
Four Strategies Help Doctors Make Personal, Professional Gains
Strategies include taking time for reflection, breaking away from pack, focusing on something specific
