Index by author
Pile, James C.
- You have accessCan we reduce the risk of readmission for a patient with an exacerbation of COPD?Mirna B. Ayache, MD, MPH, FACP, Shafik Boyaji, MD and James C. Pile, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2014, 81 (9) 525-527; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.81a.13139
The risk can be reduced by using a checklist before discharge and by implementing outpatient programs that continue patient education and provide rapid access to medical support if needed.
Rajan, N. Maxwell
- You have access‘Allergic to the sun’N. Maxwell Rajan, MD, MS and Carol L. Ellis, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2014, 81 (9) 520-522; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.81a.13136
A homeless man presents with burning pain and lesions in his arm for the past 2 to 3 days.
Repass, Gregory L.
- You have accessHand, foot, and mouth disease: Identifying and managing an acute viral syndromeGregory L. Repass, MD, William C. Palmer, MD and Fernando F. Stancampiano, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2014, 81 (9) 537-543; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.81a.13132
This is typically a benign childhood infection—except when it isn’t so benign or when it occurs in an adult.
Smith, Cynthia D.
- You have accessIn Reply: Stress testing (July 2014)Cynthia D. Smith, MD, FACP and Patrick C. Alguire, MD, FACPCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2014, 81 (9) 576; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.81c.09002
A reader comments on stress testing in asymptomatic patients at low risk (July 2014).
Stancampiano, Fernando F.
- You have accessHand, foot, and mouth disease: Identifying and managing an acute viral syndromeGregory L. Repass, MD, William C. Palmer, MD and Fernando F. Stancampiano, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2014, 81 (9) 537-543; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.81a.13132
This is typically a benign childhood infection—except when it isn’t so benign or when it occurs in an adult.
Wan, Song
- You have accessHypertrophic cardiomyopathy apical variantAnthony M.-H. Ho, MD, FRCPC, FCCP, Po T. Chui, MBBS, FANZCA, Alex P. W. Lee, MBChB, MRCP and Song Wan, MD, FRCSCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2014, 81 (9) 517-519; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.81a.13127
When a professional soccer player required ankle surgery, his electrocardiogram showed several abnormalities.
Warmuth, Anthony J.
- You have accessTo improve our patients’ health, look beyond reducing readmissionsAnthony J. Warmuth, MPA, FACHE, CPHQ, CPPS and Shannon Connor Phillips, MD, MPHCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2014, 81 (9) 528-530; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.81a.14063
Focusing on the readmission rate diverts attention from more proactive ways to improve safety, quality, and value.