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PHM15: Physical Burnout for Hospitalists

Author:: David M. Pressel, MD, PhD

Publish date: July 31, 2015

Presenters: Allison Ballantine and Lisa Zaoutis Physician burnout can be thought of as similar to water level in a reservoir during a drought – th...

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PHM15: Preparing for Global Health Experiences

Author:: David M. Pressel, MD, PhD

Publish date: July 27, 2015

Presenters: Gitanjli Arora, Phuc Le, and Christiana Russ Summary: Overseas medical missions can be rewarding experiences for both trainees as part...

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Hospital Management of Patients Presenting with ALTE: An Evidence-Based Approach

Author:: David M. Pressel, MD, PhD

Publish date: April 8, 2015

In a presentation on guidelines for ALTE, Jack Percelay, SHM representative to the AAP Subcommittee, provided further insight to the work that has bee...

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Society of Hospital Medicine Pediatric Committee Updates at HM15

Author:: David M. Pressel, MD, PhD

Publish date: April 2, 2015

During a session at the Society of Hospital Medicine's HM15 annual meeting, SHM Pediatric Committee chair Kris Rehm, MD, outlined a number of the comm...

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Enhancing Physical Exam Skills, and Strategies to Teach Them

Author:: David M. Pressel, MD, PhD

Publish date: April 1, 2015

HM15 presenters: Verity Schaye, Michael Janjigian, Frank Volpicelli, Susan Hunt. Performing a physical exam is the standard of care for evaluating ...

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Keys to Successful Hospitalist Co-Management Programs

Author:: David M. Pressel, MD, PhD

Publish date: September 1, 2014

Beware patient “dumping,” care fragmentation, practicing beyond your scope of practice

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Derail Behavioral Emergencies in Hospitals

Author:: David M. Pressel, MD, PhD

Publish date: September 1, 2014

Staying safe, calm can help hospital staff de-escalate high-risk patient outbursts

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Pediatrics Preoperative Evaluation

Author:: David M. Pressel, MD, PhD

Publish date: November 18, 2013