Historical perspective on pressure ulcers: the decubitus ominosus of Jean-Martin Charcot

Article Abstract:

Jean-Martin Charcot's study on decubitus ominosus or pressure ulcers is discussed and the modern medical and nutritional treatments of these ulcers are mentioned. Pressure ulcers are associated with severe illness and quite often result in mortality. They also mark inadequate care, which is of particular relevance in case of elderly patients.

Care and treatment, Bedsores, Decubitus ulcer, Charcot, Jean Martin

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Standing orders in an ambulatory setting increases influenza vaccine usage in older people

Article Abstract:

A study determining the effect of standing orders by physicians, on influenza vaccines, for elderly patients, increases its usage in an ambulatory setting, is presented.

Usage, Drugs, Influenza vaccines, Dosage and administration, Prescriptions (Drugs)

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Physician response to written feedback on a medication discrepancy found with their elderly ambulatory patients

Article Abstract:

A study on elderly ambulatory patients' feedback on medications discrepancies, and physician responses to them, is presented.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Medical errors

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