Background:Background: Patients are vulnerable to issues that emerge after discharge from the hospital, and this susceptibility is compounded as patients attempt to navigate complex healthcare organizations. Post-discharge clinic appointments may provide the opportunity to mitigate risks posed...

Background: Endophthalmitis is a severe condition that requires hospitalization with at least day care. Information on the incidence rate, costs and consequences of endophthalmitis is scarce. Objective: To estimate the number of patients with endophthalmitis hospitalized in France, as well as...

In this article we analyse how the costs of treating patients with HIV infection in the US have changed over time, with an emphasis on the relationship between inpatient hospitalization costs and the costs of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). We examine how HIV treatment modes have...

Background: Nursing costs are poorly estimated in economic studies conducted in hospitals because of a lack of data on nursing times for day-to-day activities relating to patient care. Objective: To determine standard time values for nursing activities for specific indications in a cohort of...

Background: Hyperphosphatemia is very common in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Recently, a new phosphate binder, sevelamer, has become available in the US to treat this condition. The high cost of sevelamer has significantly impacted on third-party payors such as Florida Medicaid....

Palliative care has been through a difficult development process, but now has the evidence and experience base to make a contribution in the changing health environment. There has now been a great deal of experience with different types of care, and research has shown that patients strongly...