Index by author

September 01, 2014; Volume 81,Issue 9

  1. Palmer, William C.

    1. Hand, foot, and mouth disease: Identifying and managing an acute viral syndrome
      Gregory L. Repass, MD, William C. Palmer, MD and Fernando F. Stancampiano, MD
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2014, 81 (9) 537-543; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.81a.13132

      This is typically a benign childhood infection—except when it isn’t so benign or when it occurs in an adult.

  2. Perez-belmonte, Luis M.

    1. Erythema and atrophy on the tongue
      Elisabeth Gómez-Moyano, MD, PhD, Luis M. Pérez-Belmonte, MD, PhD, Leandro Martínez-Pilar, MD, PhD and Daniel J. Godoy-Díaz, MD
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2014, 81 (9) 523-524; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.81a.13102

      Oral abnormalities can result from nutritional deficiencies and a host of other conditions.

  3. Phillips, Shannon Connor

    1. To improve our patients’ health, look beyond reducing readmissions
      Anthony J. Warmuth, MPA, FACHE, CPHQ, CPPS and Shannon Connor Phillips, MD, MPH
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2014, 81 (9) 528-530; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.81a.14063

      Focusing on the readmission rate diverts attention from more proactive ways to improve safety, quality, and value.

  4. Pile, James C.

    1. Can we reduce the risk of readmission for a patient with an exacerbation of COPD?
      Mirna B. Ayache, MD, MPH, FACP, Shafik Boyaji, MD and James C. Pile, MD
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2014, 81 (9) 525-527; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.81a.13139

      The risk can be reduced by using a checklist before discharge and by implementing outpatient programs that continue patient education and provide rapid access to medical support if needed.

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