Background: Thoughtful laboratory testing is a key component of high-value and cost-effective patient care. Studies estimate that nearly half of laboratory tests may be unnecessary in certain patient populations. The drivers of observed variation in laboratory testing are not clearly established; our study aims to examine whether testing varies by hospitalist years of experience. Methods: […]

Background: Failure and delay in identifying clinical deterioration in hospitalized ward patients can result in adverse outcomes. Although many hospitals have instituted rapid response teams to quickly treat and triage unstable patients, early and reliable identification of high‐risk patients remains a challenge. Objective, vital sign–based risk prediction scores, such as the Modified Early Warning Score […]