April 2003 Bulletin
Index
AAOS launches major professional liability initiative
Orthopaedics now has a window of opportunity in which to act
Orthopaedist answers call to duty, heads to Afghanistan
Orthopaedist/Army reservist saves lives, limbs, becomes "one with the dust"
Breaking news
Letters from our readers
A primer on 2003 Medicare reimbursement
Review basic concepts
Things you never learned in medical school
Survey shows orthopaedists need more practice management training
Progress made on tort reform initiatives
Orthopaedists take action at the state level
Maintenance of Certification: A progress report
Treasury Department issues new tax rules
Potential tax savings
What's new in patient information Web sites
Orthopaedic residents surveyed for opinions on limiting duty hours
States Report
In brief items
Communicating adverse outcomes
Be sensitive, honest, express emotional support
Securing your wireless network
Taking precautionary steps
Protect yourself in credentialing process
Know the rules
Accurately code hip fractures
Learn instructions and examples
AAOS offers new coding service hot line
Across the President's Desk
Looking Ahead: Volunteerism and the future of AAOS
Dole: America inspires the world
BOD approves research policy and position statement on nursing shortage, agrees to sign amicus brief
James H. Herndon, MD, becomes AAOS President
2003 CAC international scholarships awarded
Operation good will: Orthopaedists build safe, accessible playground
Point of View
Philanthropy in Academics
Annual Report of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
AAOS acts on tissue banking recommendations
Allograft tissue safety
In related news-Cryolife agreement
OREF surpasses 2002 donation goals
2004 Humanitarian Award-Watch for entry forms
AAOS PSA campaign wins "Best of Show"
Public service campaign sweeps 2002 Mercury awards
Center fo Association Leadership exhibit showcases Academy's public education and media relations programs
Councilors plan new year's activities, elect officers
Patient handout: Joint replacement and dental work
Thoughts on Diversity and Affirmative Action
Diversity Committee
Stress fractures
Patient information from Your Orthopaedic Connection
In Memoriam
Making of an OLC course, Part III
2002 OSAE popular with Fellows, residents
CME calendar through June
Meetings of Interest
AAOS Practice Management Workshops