Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is characterized by lifelong, recurrent episodes of vaso-occlusive pain that often require inpatient hospitalization. Readiness for discharge is dictated by the patient’s pain intensity rated on the Numeric Rating Scale (0-10). Pain is an individualized multidimensional experience and a pain intensity score only measures one facet. Physical function is another […]

Case Presentation: A 61‐year‐old woman was admitted with acute jaundice. She was in her usual state of health until 2 weeks prior to admission, when she developed progressive jaundice, dull right upper quadrant pain, and lower‐extremity edema. Her medical history included a deep venous thrombosis while taking oral contraceptives and a pulmonary embolism after a […]