Category Archives: CV

It Ain’t What You Don’t Know That Gets You into Trouble. It’s What You Know for Sure That Just Ain’t So”[i]

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Ted

Many times what was thought to be true in the past turns out not to be. Keeping an open mind and thoroughly (critically or skeptically) evaluating new information is important as we grow in our ability to practice the best medicine possible. Continue reading →

Posted in CV, General Interest, Guidelines, Health Information, Literature, Policy, Statistics and Decision Making, treatment options | 1 Comment

We have “Information Overload” in Clinical Guidelines.

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Ted

Guidelines should be useful to the provider of health care. However, there are more guidelines than can be digested by these providers. This may make guidelines less useful than intended. Continue reading →

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Registry Participation will help Develop Alignment and Improve Quality

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Ted

Many hospitals and hospital systems are trying to ensure that they are satisfying quality metrics to help with accreditation, and to confirm that they are satisfying their mission and providing community benefit. Superior performance in achieving clinical quality may allow … Continue reading →

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We should work to Identify Problems rather than try to Fix Blame in Medical Service delivery.

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Ted

Recently there have been stories of inappropriate cardiac procedures being. There are at least four glaring examples of instances in which cardiologists have acted in a way that was not consistent with what others would have considered optimal patient care. … Continue reading →

Posted in CV, Peer Review, Policy, Quality, treatment options | 3 Comments