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Pandemics are not new. Have we learned anything from 1918-1919 Influenza?
There are similarities in the public responses to the “Spanish Flu” of 1918-1919 and the 2020 Covid-19 viral pandemics. Our understanding of the cause and biology of both illnesses are now better understood than in 1918. Nonetheless, treatment of both illnesses has been hampered by sub optimal public responses to both. Continue reading
Posted in General Interest, Health Information, Leadership, Public Health
Tagged Medical History, Pandemics, Public Policy
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What is Quality in Medicine? – It Isn’t Easy!
The definition of Quality in Medicine is in the eye of the beholder. There are several good paradigms, but they all look at different components of the overall concept. Continue reading
Providers, Patient Care Delivery and Policy: Hospitalist story
There are often perverse incentives in health care. These incentives can, at times, create competing drives where providers are encouraged to do things that directly increase the costs of care. Consider the reaction to the mandate to cut down hours … Continue reading
Posted in General Interest, Operational effectiveness, Policy, Quality
Tagged Hospitalist, Public Policy, quality
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Who is responsible? Is there Enough Accountability in Medicine?
The Alligator Allegory reads: “ The objective of all dedicated employees should be: To thoroughly analyze all situations, Anticipate all problems prior to their occurrence, Have answers for these problems, And Move swiftly to solve these problems when called upon. … Continue reading
Posted in General Interest, Policy, Quality, Relevant Books
Tagged Patient Safety Organization, Public Policy
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