The Hospital Insider:
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Decoding Medical Jargon- Getting Beyond Confusion
Have you ever spoken with a doctor who used confusing words and lots of acronyms? I bet you felt more confused after that conversation than when you started speaking with them. I've encountered many...
A Day in the Life of a Hospitalist: What Happens Behind The Scenes
During a hospitalization, it can feel like you're stuck in bed most of the day unless you are going for a test or a procedure. This doesn't mean the days aren't busy; between medications,...
A Hospitalist’s Top 5 Tips
I wasn't the kid who tried to stay up late to sneak peeks of TV or eat snacks in my bedroom. Not for lack of trying but rather because my parents ensured the house was kid-proof after 9 p.m. All...
Is That Funny Feeling in Your Chest Love Or Something Else? Acute Coronary Syndrome & Heart Failure in the Hospital.
You can't avoid seeing all the hearts displayed this month for Valentine's Day. I feel like the stores started stocking heart-shaped candies right after they put away the noisemakers for New Year's...
Demystifying Hospital Stays – An Introduction to Dr. Nugent, the “Happiest Hospitalist”
Hello, and let me introduce (or reintroduce) myself. My name is Dr. Monique Nugent; I'm a practicing hospitalist and the author of Prescription for Admission: A Doctor's Guide for Navigating the...