Vitamin B benefits: Whole-wheat flour is a good source of B1, B3 and B6; wheat germ provides B1, B6 and B9; walnuts are a good source of B6; and flaxseeds deliver plenty of B1 as well. Photo and recipe: Perry Santanachote / DailyBurn Life. RELATED: 9 Healthy Homemade Energy Bar Recipes.
Contrast-induced nephropathy has become a significant source of hospital morbidity and mortality with the ever-increasing use of iodinated contrast media in diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures such as angiography in high-risk patients.
Observation status and transfers of care A hospitalist sees a patient admitted to observation for two days, but then decides to admit the patient to inpatient status. The hospitalist references the history and physical exam from his note for the initial observation visit to support billing initial hospital care. Is this OK? I know that Medicare guidelines specify that a previous review of systems (ROS) and past, family and social history (PFSH) can be referenced in a note by stating the date and location that those occurred in the medical record.