Medical staff leadership presents special challenges

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Medical staff leaders are being forced to become conflict resolution experts by rapid changes in reimbursement and practice. If the elected president of a medical staff is a member of specialty department, issues of dual allegiances invariably arise. Several conflict resolution techniques are described, including careful agenda-setting. Negotiating fair processes is usually just as important as negotiating the substance of most disputes.

Analysis, Practice, Executive ability, Hospital consultants

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New model helps identify patients ICU can't save

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Researchers at Stanford University Hospital have developed a model for determining whether patients may benefit from intensive care. Patients in the 'potentially ineffective care' category may not benefit from intensive care hospitalization and are likely to die within 100 days after discharge. Physicians could focus on providing comfort to these patients rather than expensive and possibly ineffective treatments.

Health aspects, Research, Intensive care units, Critical care medicine

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Report: seatbelts, helmets save lives and health costs

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Seatbelts and helmets save lives and decrease health care costs, according to a report issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The report, which will be released to Congress on Feb 15, 1996, states that inpatient charges for un-belted persons involved in car accidents were 55% higher than charges for belted persons. The DOT recommends the adoption of primary seat belt laws throughout the country.

Care and treatment, Usage, Statistics, Automobiles, Traffic accidents, Seat belts, Helmets

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