Background: Falls are the leading cause of injury death among adults 65 or older. Physician knowledge of fall risk factors is crucial to reducing falls. Interventions targeting fall risk factors can reduce fall rates by 30%–40%. National studies show that screening conducted by physicians is often short of acceptable standards. The objective of this study […]

Background: Pneumonia is a major health concern despite advances in preventive measures including vaccinations. In the United States, Pneumonia is one of the most common cause of hospital admissions other than child birth. One million adults seek care in a hospital due to pneumonia every year with nearly 5% succumb to Pneumonia(1). We sought to […]

Background: Increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) has been noted among cancer patients as compared to non-cancer. Cancer associated thrombosis caused three folds increased hospitalizations, increased inpatient/outpatient medical and prescription claims, and increased total health care costs per patient. Our objective was to study demographic, clinical and laboratory risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) among […]

Background: Patient satisfaction has been linked to improved compliance with medication instructions and physician recommendations, as well as enhanced clinical outcomes. Previous studies have shown that when physicians sit, patients perceive they spend 40% longer and patients have a more positive perception of their providers. Purpose: To facilitate seated conversations by educating providers about the […]