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Optimizing Patient Experience to Improve Physician Survey Scores

A patient’s perception of his or her hospital experience has become an important driver in hospital metrics and reimbursement. Patient-centered care is one of the six domains of healthcare quality according to the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research.1 Studies show that patient experience is correlated with tangible outcomes such...

Posted in: Quality Health Care, Patient Safety, & Best Practices2

Abstract | November 18, 2023

A Rare Case of Metastatic Cervical Cancer in Twin Pregnancy

This is a 26-year-old G2P1103 African American female who initially presented to establish prenatal care with dichorionic- diamniotic twin pregnancy at 21 weeks gestation. She transferred care from the Bahamas with a history of cervical cancer diagnosed in December 2020.

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Abstract | November 18, 2023

Comparing Bacterial Presence with the Usage of 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Lavage During Urologic Prosthesis Revision Surgery

We aimed to investigate a series of patients who underwent revision IPP surgery while utilizing FDA-approved CHG lavage for irrigation and compared the bacterial presence before and after CHG washout.

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Abstract | November 18, 2023

Developing the Community Art Initiative: Artwork Connecting Student Physicians and Patients

We designed and implemented a pilot program allowing patients to decorate their hospital room with artwork from a catalog of over sixty pieces created by local artists.

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Abstract | November 18, 2023

Masked Ovarian Torsion: A Case Report

We present the case of a 38-year-old female who presented with worsening abdominal pain and nausea after recent treatment for nephrolithiasis.

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Abstract | November 18, 2023

Community Income and Kidney Stone Surgical Delay

In this study, we explored the association between community-level risk factors and surgical delay for kidney stone procedures in an acute to sub-acute setting.

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Abstract | November 18, 2023

A Masquerade of Pontine infarction

A 70-year-old male is discussed in this case, emphasizing the nuance and masquerading nature of brainstem strokes.

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Abstract | November 18, 2023

Hemangiomatosis in Unicentric Castlemans Disease

A 60-year-old African American male with past medical history of sarcoidosis, psoriasis, and unicentric castlemans disease presented in December 2022 for a follow-up for his palmoplantar psoriasis.

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Abstract | November 16, 2023

Remote Monitoring of Patients with Congestive Heart Failure in Rural Areas Reduces Admissions Over Time

This study aims to show that a simplified monitoring program can reduce CHF admissions in rural areas.

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March 24, 2023

The Physician Position

Physician burnout, deficit, and scope of practice – these terms have become all too familiar when discussing the state of health care in 2023. The physician deficit in the US is increasing at an historic rate, leading to financial, mental, medical, and even legal strain on the very institutions and...

Posted in: Public Health & Environmental Medicine1 Quality Health Care, Patient Safety, & Best Practices3 Mentoring1

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