Search results for "Patient Safety"
Missed diagnoses and drug errors make up bulk of primary care malpractice claims
Missed or delayed diagnoses, particularly of cancer and myocardial infarction in adults and meningitis in children, were the most common cause of malpractice claims brought against doctors in primary care, a British meta-analysis of studies performed in different countries found, while medication errors were the second most common reason for claims.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/23/1.htm
23 Jul 2013
Aiding patients' decisions on PSA screening
Routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening of all men over a certain age began about 20 years ago, but the certainty about whether that was or is wise medical practice is long gone.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/prostate.htm
1 Jul 2011
A primer in safe vaccine management
Common sense, easy-to-implement practices can be easily worked into a practice to ensure safety for patients, employees and the vaccines themselves.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/tips.htm
1 Jul 2010
Putting patients before paperwork, and playing Whack-a-Mole
ACP has decided to once again take on the problem of excessive paperwork and other administrative burdens, including those imposed by the advent of electronic health records.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/11/washington.htm
1 Nov 2014
Candidates announced for Board of Governors Chair-elect Designee
Two candidates are seeking election as Chair-elect Designee of the Board of Governors.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/governors.htm
1 Sep 2013
HIPAA omnibus final rule—it's time to brush up on the basics
With the release of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) omnibus rule, it's time to take a fresh new look at office policies, procedures and practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/tips.htm
1 May 2013
ACP and The Wellness Network partner to deliver new patient education
ACP members will have access to the Patient Channel library of over 107 disease and medication management, wellness, and patient safety videos that can be viewed by patients during an office visit or at home.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/08/4.htm
8 Mar 2016
Letters to the Editor
Readers react to the generation gap in internal medicine, and other issues.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/06/five.htm
1 Jun 2008
Leadership, character and taking a stance for the right reasons
For members of the College, taking the right stance on behalf of patients comes before any political principles or self-interests.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/presidents.htm
1 Oct 2012
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/02/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Feb 2021