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Parents Often Catch Hospital Errors Doctors Missed
(Reuters Health)—Parents often catch medical errors that their child’s doctor missed, according to a U.S. study that suggests families may be an untapped resource for improving hospital safety and preventing mistakes. Roughly one in 10 parents spotted mistakes that physicians did not, according to the study of safety incidents observed on two pediatrics units at…
Why I Advocate for Arthritis: A Rheumatologist’s Perspective
Chris Morris, MD, on why lobbying Congress is critical to maintain physicians’ ability to provide quality care to rheumatology patients
Value-Driven Healthcare Moving Into Your Practice
In last month’s issue, “From the College” gave a brief overview of the theory of value-driven healthcare; in this month’s edition, we’ll move from the theory of value-driven healthcare to its implementation in today’s healthcare system.
Practical Medication Management
Take a firm stand in perioperative and pregnant patients with rheumatic disease