Journal of hospital medicine : an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
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For generations, American hospitals have been considered recession-proof, but there is reason to believe the current economic crisis is an exception. Hospitals have shown declining financial margins and decreased admissions. ⋯ We believe there is also a risk of harming clinical quality, through decreased staffing that may limit the momentum of the hospital quality movement, especially in fiscally vulnerable institutions. We consider ways the federal government could aid hospitals by promoting hospital quality while providing employment.
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Review Case Reports
Pulmonary artery dissection (PAD): a very unusual cause of chest pain.