Expectations and experiences with physician care among patients receiving post-acute care in US skilled nursing facilities.

Background: In the US, post-acute care in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) is common and outcomes vary greatly across facilities. Little is known about the expectations of patients and their caregivers about physician care during the hospital to SNF transition. Our objectives were to (1) describe the experiences and expectations of patients and their caregivers with SNF physicians in SNFs, and (2) identify patterns that differed between patients with vs.

Venous thromboembolism and postoperative management of anticoagulation.

Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are common after fragility fracture surgery, although the incidence is decreasing over time. Prophylaxis is important, because it is effective; additionally, the consequences are significant. Several medications are available for prophylaxis, and the choice of agent should be determined based on patient and surgery characteristics, and balancing of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and bleeding risk.