Rush University Adds Patient Scores to Doctor Profiles
Scores based on 30 or more patient surveys completed in one-year period
Wound Leak Critical Complication Post Open Globe Repair
Stellate-shaped wound and delayed presentation associated with post-op wound leak
Aerobic Fitness Can Predict Post-Op Complications in AAA Repair
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing variables can predict different postoperative complications
Nurse Follow-Up by Phone Cuts Problems Post Orthopedic Sx
Educational intervention improves patient outcomes after discharge from hospital
Research Measures Perceptions of Physician Compassion
Patients perceive higher level of compassion among physicians who provide a more optimistic message
Acetaminophen Risks May Be Underestimated
Researchers call for a new systematic review of acetaminophen's effectiveness and safety
Sedative Pre-Anesthesia Doesn’t Increase Patient Satisfaction
Trend in the United States is not to give patients these meds before procedure
February 2015 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for February 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Earlier Surgery Tied to Greater Benefit in Cervical Radiculopathy
Benefit from anterior cervical discectomy and fusion within six months of symptoms
Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction
Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
