An Emergency Department Virtual Observation Unit Fall Prevention Program: A Pilot Acceptability Study.

Background Falls are a leading cause of unintentional death among adults aged 65 and above and are associated with significant injuries and healthcare costs. Older adults frequently present to the emergency department (ED) for falls. However, ED clinicians rarely focus on preventing future falls, given the lack of time and resources.

The SIMCA Study Protocol: Factors influencing the implementation of the Midwifery Continuity of Carer (MCoC) model of care in NHS maternity care in England: A mixed methods cross case analysis involving clinicians, women and policy makers.

Background: During pregnancy, labour and early motherhood, most women in the UK receive care from different midwives. NHS policy change in England sought to introduce a model of care whereby each woman is cared for by the same midwife throughout antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods, supported by a small team of midwives to cover off-duty periods. This model is called the Midwifery Continuity of Carer (MCoC).

Impact of Outpatient Palliative Care Services on Resource Utilization and Cost Management in a Capitated Medicare Population.

The integration of palliative care into the U.S. health care system has grown significantly, with outpatient palliative care services (OPCSs) playing an increasingly vital role in managing patients with serious illnesses.

Pseudoaneurysm of a Venous Coronary Bypass Graft Repaired With Covered Stents.

A 71-year-old man with remote coronary bypass surgery presented for evaluation of intermittent pulsatile bleeding from a sternal wound and received a diagnosis of ruptured saphenous vein graft, which was managed with covered stent placement. This case highlights a nonsurgical management approach for this potentially fatal complication.