Invited Commentary
Commentary on “Examining Invasive Bedside Procedure Performance at an Academic Medical Center”
Abstract
The decision to perform a procedure at the bedside or refer a patient to a radiologist rarely is based on the patient’s comorbidites and is largely discretionary.1 In this issue of the Southern Medical Journal, Kay and colleagues have shown that female patients and those with a higher body mass index were more commonly referred to radiology for procedures.2 The reason for more female patients being referred to radiology was unclear; however, patients with higher body mass index may pose difficulties during bedside procedures.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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References
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2. Kay C, Wozniak EM, Szabo A, et al. Examining invasive bedside procedure performance at an academic medical center. South Med J 2016;109:402-407.
3. Huang GC, Smith CC, Gordon CE, et al. Beyond the comfort zone: residents assess their comfort performing inpatient medical procedures. Am J Med 2006;119:71.e17-e24.
4. Chung P, Morrison J, Jin L, et al. Resident satisfaction on an academic hospitalist service: time to teach. Am J Med 2002;112:597-601.
