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Patient Connection: July 16, 2009

Research & Alerts

As Swine Flu Rises, Need for State Testing Drops
The health department only recommends sending a specimen to the state lab if confirmation of H1N1 influenza will help with public health decision-making.

Guide to Treating High-Risk, Hospitalized Swine Flu Patients
High-risk and hospitalized patients with novel H1N1 influenza aren’t always getting antiviral treatment in time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found.

Form Helps Coordinate Care for Seniors
A team of Pennsylvania health care organizations has developed a form that will help long-term care facilities and physicians coordinate patient care.

CDC Recommends Resuming Hib Booster
Boosters can resume for children ages 12-15 months.

Analysis Shows Work Is Needed to Retain, Recruit Physicians
Pennsylvania has trouble hanging on to the physicians that it trains, according to an analysis by the Pennsylvania Medical Society and The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania.

For Your Patients

• Recognizing Heat Stroke
• Summer Dangers and In Case of Emergency Contacts
• Medicaid Nutrition and Weight Management Services

CME

CME Activities Posted on Website
Check out the latest issue of “Consult,” which addresses learning from surgical claims, and the newest “intouch,” which takes a look at communicating with patients about eating disorders.

Member Resources

Epocrates—Pennsylvania Medical Society members can save 25 percent on Epocrates. Epocrates’ solutions support clinical decisions and help enhance the quality and safety of patient care. Go to www.pamedsoc.org/epocrates.