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Nursing Homes: Understanding How Residents Are Being Treated

07/08/2020

Michael Cawley, PharmD, reflects on a recent article detailing the treatment of some nursing home residents during the current pandemic and stresses the importance of caring for the older adult population.

Michael Cawley, PharmD, reflects...

07/08/2020

Annals of Long-Term Care

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One Way to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 in SNFs: Close Information Gaps During Care Transfer

06/24/2020

Steven Goldschmidt, vice president, post-acute care, Collective Medical, discusses why SNFs should rely on technology solutions that close gaps in care information during transfers, which ultimately helps ensure the availability of critical...

Steven Goldschmidt, vice...

06/24/2020

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Peering Down the Microscope

05/19/2020

Michael Gordon, MD, discusses his journey in choosing to study medicine and explains the surprising role the microscope played along the way.

Michael Gordon, MD, discusses...

05/19/2020

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Meeting Future Demand: Strategies for Growing a Long-Term Care Pharmacy

04/27/2020

Brenda Axe, vice president, Long-Term Care Segment, AmerisourceBergen, provides tips for long-term care pharmacies to help future growth, including streamlining protocols, training for staff members, and enhancing their products and services.

Brenda Axe, vice president,...

04/27/2020

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Memories of Brookdale

04/07/2020

Michael Gordon, MD, recounts his time training at Brookdale hospital, a small community hospital that is now in the forefront of academic medicine, and he discusses how a hospital spokesperson has described the challenges and fear the...

Michael Gordon, MD, recounts his...

04/07/2020

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Strategically Discussing the Future Health of Your Patients

03/27/2020

Michael Gordon, MD, recalls recent experiences he encountered as a patient and explains why practitioners should take particular care when using words to describe the health outcomes of patients

Michael Gordon, MD, recalls...

03/27/2020

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Protecting the Commons in the Age of COVID-19

03/24/2020

The “commons” is better known as the idea that common property must be shared in a way that does not disadvantage others who could benefit from the resources, and according to Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC, the coronavirus epidemic may...

The “commons” is better known as...

03/24/2020

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Long-Term Care Experts Weigh In on How COVID-19 Is Impacting Care

03/24/2020

Annals of Long-Term Care is asking readers to comment on the impact of COVID-19 in long-term care. Read how experts have responded so far, including suggestions from those on the front line.

Annals of Long-Term Care is...

03/24/2020

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Why Leave Your Heart and Soul at the Door?

03/02/2020

Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC, geriatrician, recalls a patient experience, discussing the role of the physician and ideas of boundaries in modern day medicine and medical ethics.

Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC,...

03/02/2020

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Deprescribing and the Impact on Recruitment and Retention

02/27/2020

Using a case example, Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, explains the importance of deprescribing in nursing care facilities for the health and wellness of both residents and nursing staff.

Using a case example, Ilene...

02/27/2020

Annals of Long-Term Care

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