Vital Signs December 2017 (pdf)

12/5/2017

,” said Dr. Judd Kline, chair of the MMS Committee on Member Services. To learn more, call (781 …

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2017 Interim Meeting Special Edition

12/4/2017

presentations," said Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, a judge. "The diversity of institutions and research …

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12/1/2017

Kelly said in an interview this month hospital executives didn't question the decision to borrow $25 … of violence in this society," said Dr. Judith Edersheim, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital …," said Dr. Cristina Cusin, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital. "Some are afraid we'll have …

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Step Four: Use trained medical interpreters

11/28/2017

said. If you’re not in a practice setting with ready access to trained interpreters, investigate other …

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Overcoming obstacles

11/28/2017

A common observation from clinicians, Osborne said … such as certified diabetes educators, nurses or patient advocates. For his part, Betancourt said, “Just like any set … of misunderstandings, said Foster. While resources might be limited with regard to staff to witness conversations …

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2017 Creative Writing Winning Entry - Dr. Szymanski

11/27/2017

.  The doctor said that he was hyperventilating in an effort to correct the metabolic acidosis caused … said that when he dies, he hopes to go back to his mother.  It was as if all his life he had had ….  I said I loved him.  I prayed.  Suddenly he had like an electric shock.  He was vibrating.   I …

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2017 Creative Writing Winning Entry - Dr. Sullivan

11/27/2017

of my intestines, the head of my bed raised against the gravity. She almost said hello with her nod … with each touch—      this is what you remember reported some test result as: normal, said, you should …

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How make policies and influence advocacy

11/22/2017

Central Massachusetts. Southcoast Health lays off 50 on Friday Cohenno said the operating losses include … doctors' offices in Greater Fall River, including at Truesdale Health. He said the layoff will "reduce … notice with the state that it plans to close. The shutdown will occur in March, the hospital said …

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2017 Interim Meeting: Sign up for poster symposium, CME events, town hall forum

11/17/2017

the hospital said they successfully used the treatment to reverse type 1 diabetes in mice. All the mice were … a vital component The Massachusetts Medical Society said it supports Baker's bill overall and particularly …

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More info on new licensure requirement for all physicians

11/10/2017

California, said Monday that she has launched an investigation into Alkermes (Nasdaq: ALKS), which has around …, disagreement over Boston's approach to opioid crisis Incumbent Marty Walsh said because of his personal …

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