We all will die one day. Surgeons need to be able to discuss death and what care at the end of our lives looks like.

This article is part of a Health Affairs Forefront short series, “Enhancing Value By Evaluating Health Care Services.” The series discusses ways to extend the use of tools for clinical and economic ...

Janine E. Curcio and Dr. Robert Lowe provide a seven-point scale based on speech and responsiveness to decide whether or not to use sedation for an agitated patient. Managing an agitated or aggressive ...

The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Impaired mobility and falls are common in adults older than 60 years of age. Falls are associated with an increased risk of ...

Health providers need to practise in error-proof environments as much as possible. GettyImages Medical technology has made great advances. Yet, patients are often harmed while receiving medical care.