All in the family? Understanding differences in the kin-centricity of older US adults' core discussion networks from classic age, period, and cohort table estimates.

Panel data have generated several insights about changes in kin relationships, yet few studies examine these shifts across multiple dimensions of time simultaneously. In this paper, we use data from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (N=5,269) in classic lexis tables to examine age, period, and cohort differences in the kin-centricity of older adults' core discussion networks. We estimate population averages in discussion network size, range, kin composition, and kin co-residency across ages and periods.

The use of patient satisfaction surveys and alternative coding procedures to predict malpractice risk.

Purpose: Because costs associated with malpractice litigation draw substantial resources away from patient care, many health care organizations are seeking efficient methods to manage these risks. The purpose of this study was to identify methods by which commonly available patient satisfaction indicators could be used to identify potential malpractice litigation risks.

Subject And Methods: Using data from the risk management department of a large academic medical center, we combined yearly administrative records from 1998 to 2006 of malpractice-related litigation activity, with patient satisfaction scores related to attending physicians.