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| Caring for the Ages |
| Volume 9, Issue 8, Pages 1-20 (August 2008) |
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Though Rare, Long-Term Care Autopsies Are Valuable: New York facility has persevered despite hurdles.
JOANNE KALDY
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Campaign Discussions Neglect LTC So Far
ALICIA AULT
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Dear Dr. B
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Be a Key Player on the Interdisciplinary Team
David Brechtelsbauer
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Spirituality Assessments Can Enhance Care: Listen for clues that a resident wants to talk about spirituality, judge its role, and be respectful.
JOANNE KALDY
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One Year to Better Physician Services
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Boost Employee Wellness for a Fit Facility
Lorraine Tarnove
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Legal Issues
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The Debate Over Arbitration Agreements
Janet K. Feldkamp
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Cost Analysis Gives Nod to Advanced Wound Dressing
DOUG BRUNK
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Public Policy
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This Summer, Medicare Remains Hot Topic
Susan M. Pettey
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Reversal of Medicare Cuts Gets Cautious Praise
MARY ELLEN SCHNEIDER
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CMS Turns to 2009 Physician Fee Schedule
MARY ELLEN SCHNEIDER
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Elderly Alcohol Abuse Toolkit
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Feds Release Health IT Strategic Plan
MARY ELLEN SCHNEIDER
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CBO Casts Doubt On HIT Savings
Alicia Ault
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Medical Ethics
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We Have an Obligation to Medical Insurers: No matter the rationalization, fraud is medical misconduct and a breach of ethical practices.
Jeffrey Nichols
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News From The Association
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AMDCP, AMDA Work to Ease Recertification
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Core Curriculum Is a Big Hit
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Find Your Way in LTC
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Work Begins on First Public-Access CPG
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Don't Miss These Events
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AMDA: Not Just for CMDs
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Past President Levinson Retires
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Caution Is Urged in Elderly Diabetes Care
SHERRY BOSCHERT
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Geriatric Factors Confound Management
SHERRY BOSCHERT
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Caring for Consumers
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Partnering With Your Physician for Quality Care: AMDA president and medical director Charles Crecelius, MD, CMD, talks about working with the medical director and attending physician to make sure your loved one gets the best possible care.
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FDA Adds New Warning for Antipsychotics
JEFF EVANS
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New Type of Latex Gloves Could Be Safer
ELIZABETH MECHCATIE
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Dementia Rose In Elderly With Lipid Histories
PATRICE WENDLING
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NIV Provides Relief for End-of-Life Dyspnea: Oxygen by mask rather than intubation also leaves dying patients able to communicate.
NANCY WALSH
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