Factors to consider in making OB discharge decisions

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Physicians should consider medical indicators, clinical judgements of attending physicians and family preferences when making postnatal discharge decisions. Physician concern about determining when the time is right for discharge has been prompted by increased legislation mandating longer hospital stays for vaginal deliveries and cesarean births. Medical research indicates that many women prefer to return home before the manadated periods.

Management, Column, Hospitals, Postnatal care, Hospital admission and discharge

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National diabetes day to stimulate public awareness

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The American Diabetes Association has designated Mar 26, 1996, as American Diabetes Alert in an attempt to raise public awareness about the disease. The association urges physicians to screen routinely patients who are at risk for diabetes. Diabetes is the fourth leading cause of death by disease. People who are overweight, have a family member who is diabetic, or are racial minorities have higher risk for diabetes.

Diagnosis, Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Public relations, American Diabetes Association

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