Subscribe to this tag Which Best Hospitals Are Best (and Worst) at Pain Management
By
Avery Comarow
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Megan Johnson
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Health - October 20, 2009
It's no surprise that all facilities aren't equal at keeping pain under control.
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Which Best Hospitals Have Great (and Not So Great) Nurses
By
Avery Comarow
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Megan Johnson
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Health - October 20, 2009
Patient satisfaction surveys weigh responses to requests, courtesy, and more.
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Heart Failure Treatment Underused
Health - October 20, 2009
Two-thirds of patients in U.S. hospitals fail to get recommended therapy, study finds
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They May Excel, But They're the Worst Hospitals for Patient Satisfaction
By
Avery Comarow
and
Megan Johnson
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Health - October 20, 2009
Patients surveyed give these hospitals, some of America’s best, a poor score overall.
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Hospital Workers May Trigger Dangerous Outbreaks
Health - October 19, 2009
Study finds employees who see many patients daily may be key players in spreading germs
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Race, Insurance May Affect Testing of Kids in ER
Health - October 16, 2009
Study finds more done for youths with chest pain who are white and have private coverage
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As More Cyclists Hit the Road, Serious Injuries Rise
Health - October 14, 2009
Helmet use, investment in bike lanes could protect more riders, researchers say
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Tired Doctors More Prone to Errors
Health - October 13, 2009
Long shifts, little sleep raise complication rate for practicing physicians, study finds
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Swine Flu Can Move Quickly to Severe Illness
Health - October 12, 2009
Canadian, Mexican studies suggest U.S. hospitals need to be ready for surge of cases
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Face Masks for Patients May Leak, Spread Germs
Health - October 9, 2009
Health-care workers should take precautions, especially given H1N1 pandemic, experts say
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American Heart Association Guidelines Save Lives
Health - October 9, 2009
Heart attack, heart failure survival better at hospitals given awards for following program
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Health Care Varies From State to State
Health - October 8, 2009
Where you live really does make a difference, report finds
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Trial Shows Heart Attack Education Makes Little Difference
Health - October 7, 2009
But new study design might change response times, researcher says
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Fresh Blood Boosts Survival in Trauma Patients
Health - October 2, 2009
Death risk rises when transfused blood is more than 28 days old, study finds
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Swine Flu Tests Could Swamp Diagnostic Labs
Health - October 2, 2009
Might lead to delays in tests for other diseases, experts say
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Health Buzz: Study Links Post-Op Deaths to Hospital Response and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - October 1, 2009
Avoiding midlife weight gain as a way to better aging; prescription pain medicine addiction
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Swine Flu Could Create Hospital Bed Shortage
Health - October 1, 2009
Report finds demand could exceed supply in 15 states
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Surgical Deaths Linked to Handling of Complications
Health - September 30, 2009
Staffing and hospital culture play a role, expert contends
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Cooling Helps Oxygen-Deprived Newborns
Health - September 30, 2009
Study found it lowered risk of neurological problems later
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Doctors May Be Able to Predict Domestic Abuse
Health - September 30, 2009
Analysis of electronic medical records holds the key, study finds
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Heart Patients Benefit From At-Home Care, Study Finds
Health - September 28, 2009
Improvements seen in depression, quality of life
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Any Day OK for Heart Bypass Surgery
Health - September 23, 2009
Timing has no effect on outcome, study finds
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Med Students Posting Unprofessional Messages: Survey
Health - September 22, 2009
Patient privacy was violated in some instances, schools admit
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Tired, Stressed Docs Make More Mistakes, Study Finds
Health - September 22, 2009
Experts urge changes throughout medicine to reduce fatigue and distress
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Small Steps May Speed Recovery in ICU Patients
Health - September 22, 2009
Mild exercise beats bed rest, preliminary study finds
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