Doctor shortage on the rise as America’s population ages
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 10, 2019
Demand for physicians is rising along with the number of older Americans. But the doctors themselves are aging – and retiring, according to a new report.
When physician observations cause pain
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jul 17, 2012
A panel of doctors was asked for its opinions about a proposal for a new wing at the nearby referring hospital. It was tough to get a straight answer.
Transitions of Care III — Scarier than a horror movie: Medication errors
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Aug 11, 2011
We’ve been talking for a while about transitioning of our residents to and from the facility and some of the problems associated with it. But let’s talk now about just one huge problem, that...