The changing status of inpatient dermatology at American academic dermatology programs - 07/09/11
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Background: Changes in health care delivery financing such as the adoption of the diagnosis-related groups (DRG) in 1983 has affected inpatient services of dermatology programs across the United States. Objective: The purpose of this study was to define the present status of inpatient dermatology at academic medical centers compared with 1982. Methods: Questionnaires inquiring about the state of inpatient service were sent to the chairpersons of each dermatology residency program in the United States. Results: Of the 71 programs responding, 79% reported a reduction in inpatient activity. Nearly half of the dermatology programs with dedicated dermatology beds in 1982 reported not continuing to have these in 1997 (41 to 24). The average number of patients admitted for skin disease decreased from 119 in 1982 to 36.5 in 1997, and the average daily census decreased from 8.9 to 2.2. Conclusion: There has been a decline in the number of patients hospitalized by academic dermatology departments and a shift of some patients hospitalized to beds where the attending is other than a dermatologist.(J Am Acad Dermatol 1999;40:755-7.)
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Dr Kirsner is a recipient of the Dermatology Foundation’s Clinical Career Development Award in Health Care Policy supported by the Leaders Society. |
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Reprint requests: Robert S. Kirsner, MD, Cedars Medical Center, University of Miami, 1400 NW 12th Ave, 6 S Derm, Miami, FL 33136. |
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Vol 40 - N° 5
P. 755-757 - mai 1999 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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