Background There is evidence that the process of transition from paediatric (child) to adult
health services is often associated with deterioration in the health of adolescents with …

Diabetes is more common in older adults, has a high prevalence in long-term care (LTC)
facilities, and is associated with significant disease burden and higher cost. The …

Objective The objective is to formulate clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of
diabetes in older adults. Conclusions Diabetes, particularly type 2, is becoming more …

1.1. Methodology and Evidence Review The recommendations listed in this document are,
whenever possible, evidence based. The current document constitutes a full revision and …

The recommendations listed in this CPG are, whenever possible, evidence based. An
extensive evidence review was conducted through October 2012, and other selected …

Transitional care (TC) has received widespread attention from researchers, health system
leaders, clinicians, and policy makers as they attempt to improve health outcomes and …

Wise management of health care resources is a core tenet of medical professionalism. To
support physicians in fulfilling this responsibility and to engage patients in discussions about …

Medical errors account for∼ 98,000 deaths per year in the United States. They increase
disability and costs and decrease confidence in the health care system. We review several …

Every year, approximately 62,000 people with stroke and transient ischemic attack are
treated in Canadian hospitals. For patients, families and caregivers, this can be a difficult …

Already crowded and stressful, US emergency departments (EDs) are facing the challenge
of serving an aging population that requires complex and lengthy evaluations. Creative …