Piet van Riel, MD, PhD, shepherd of RA improvement criteria
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Science from our Sisters
Recommended reading from A&R and AC&R
Reading Rheum
Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature
Mayo and Grady CONNect
A journey from physician’s mecca to public hospital
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.