A journey from physician’s mecca to public hospital
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It’s a Small World After All
Global collaboration can improve care
Health Information Explosion
Don’t be blown away by online medical information – use it to your advantage
What Causes Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis?
Imaging studies and kidney problems may trigger this gadolinium-induced fibrosing syndrome
The Quality Movement Explained
“To Err is Human,” published by the Institute of Medicine in 1999, set off a firestorm of quality initiatives when it announced that at least 44,000 to 98,000 people die in hospitals every year because of medical errors. The first quality initiatives, which were aimed at hospitals, have now trickled down to physician practices. For two years there have been reports of payors moving to a pay-for-performance system or value-based purchasing.
Another Question, Dear Readers
You wowed me with your gout suggestions—now let’s talk quality
Difficult Gout
“Grandpapa’s Torments” was the Rodnan Commemorative Gout Print featured at the 2005 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting.
Reading Rheum
Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature
State-of-the-Art Care for Your Practice
Clinical updates from the ACR Symposium
There Should Be No I in NSAID
Medicine is a team activity—especially when it comes to clinical guidelines