The February issue is now online
February's ACP Hospitalist is now online, with stories about managing pressure ulcers, incorporating the arts in the hospital, and spotting untreated bowel disorders.
February's ACP Hospitalist is now online, with stories about managing pressure ulcers, incorporating the arts in the hospital, and spotting untreated bowel disorders.
Pressure ulcers are a common source of lawsuits and withheld payments. Read about the types of patients most inclined to develop pressure ulcers, how to prevent pressure ulcers when possible, how to distinguish ulcers from similar-looking wounds, and the best treatment for each ulcer stage.
More facilities are bringing arts and music to the bedside. Programs that use these arts in the hospital have been shown to reduce pain scores, stress and anxiety among patients with conditions ranging from stroke to cancer. Read about who is using these techniques and how such programs are funded.
Bowel disorders are going unrecognized. Hospitalists may be inclined to order scans and tests to pinpoint the cause of severe, persistent abdominal pain. But a careful patient history, screening and minimal blood work may be all that are needed if a patient has a previously undiagnosed functional bowel disorder.