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- Cultural and clinical issues in the care of Asian patients
Three case studies that illustrate some of the special problems affecting the health care of Asian patients and ways to deal with them constructively.
- Taking it to the bar: Medicolegal ramifications of perioperative steroid coverage
Will a jury side with an expert witness who cites “usual and customary” practice—or with one who cites published evidence?
- Adverse events: Reducing the risk of litigation
Common-sense measures can prevent adverse outcomes and lawsuits.
- CME credit: Fewer hours, but still a good deal
Owing to ACCME regulations, we can give you only 1 hour of CME credit per issue instead of the 2 hours you have been getting. Still, we hope you find the Journal worth your time and attention.
- A 45-year-old woman with acute-onset weakness in the intensive care unit
What is the cause of this patient’s symptoms? A self-test.
Sepsis: Menu of new approaches replaces one therapy for allRecombinant human activated protein C is the first therapy approved for treating sepsis. However, instead of a “one therapy for all” approach, we are finding that therapy must be targeted.
- Caring for patients with prosthetic heart valves
General internists have a leading role in providing routine care, including regular physical examinations, echocardiograms, antithrombotic therapy, and antibiotic prophylaxis against endocarditis.