Meeting
Abstract Number: 48
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Physician advocacy and knowledge of healthcare policy are vital elements of medical education and included within the ACGME Core Competency of Systems-Based Practice. The ability to advocate effectively has potential to impact healthcare regulations for both inpatient and outpatient practice. However, many GME programs do not incorporate these topics into their trainee education. To […]
Abstract Number: 49
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Developing effective tools which enhance patient-physician communication is crucial to improving the patient experience. Existing research has shown that there are several components which are central to effective communication, including creating a good interpersonal relationship, facilitating exchange of information, and including patients in decision making. Based on our experience at an underserved community hospital […]
Abstract Number: 322
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Although the intended purpose of the hospital gown is not to cause harm, it reinforces the role of being subordinate to the physician. Gowns put patients in a vulnerable position because they can be readily exposed all day. The identical, interchangeable patient gown reinforces the role of the lowly patient in the hospital hierarchy, […]