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Abstract Number: 84
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: The prevalence of poor vision among hospitalized patients has not been well characterized. Hospitalized patients who lack appropriate vision correction may be at risk for vision‐related hazards, thus leading to worse patient outcomes. For instance, poor vision may impede hospitalized patients' ability to read important documents, including informed consents, education materials, or other care […]
Abstract Number: 84
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Sexual harassment and gender discrimination are common in medical practice. Hospital medicine is a relatively young and evolving specialty and less is known about their prevalence in this field. This study aims to evaluate the experiences of academic hospitalists regarding this topic. Methods: An anonymous Qualtrics Survey was emailed to hospitalists in the participating […]