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John F. Di Capua, MD: NAPA Offers a Comprehensive Response to America’s Anesthesia Provider Shortage

The Association of American Medical Colleges predicts the U.S. will face a shortage of upwards of 120,000 physicians within the next decade — and the anesthesiology profession is... Read More

The Association of American Medical Colleges predicts the U.S. will face a shortage of upwards of 120,000 physicians within the next decade — and the anesthesiology profession is already experiencing significant staffing shortages. NAPA believes the solution to bridging this gap is strong leadership and team cultures that... Read More

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Damage to the Ureter as a Complication of Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy is a frequently performed gynecologic operation. The ureter is at risk of injury during hysterectomy because of its proximity ... Read More

Hysterectomy is a frequently performed gynecologic operation. The ureter is at risk of injury during hysterectomy because of its proximity ... Read More

Hysterectomy is a frequently performed gynecologic operation. The ureter is at risk of injury during hysterectomy because of its proximity to the pelvic organs, as well as its anatomic path relative to the external iliac arteries, the pelvic brim, the uterine arteries and the cardinal ligament. Retrospective studies have found that the risk of injury to the ureters approaches 1%. Because a typical gynecologist performs numerous hysterectomies over the course of a career, most have encountered this complication. The majority of urethral injuries go unrecognized intraoperatively, leading to the need for additional repair surgery with possible resultant urinary complaints.... Read More

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What Happens When There Are No Beneficiaries

Some Accounts Have no designated beneficiary. Rarely, the same thing occurs with insurance policies... Read More

Some Accounts Have no designated beneficiary. Rarely, the same thing occurs with insurance policies. This is usually an oversight. In exceptional circumstances, it is a choice. What happens to these accounts and policies when the original owner dies?... Read More

Some Accounts Have no designated beneficiary. Rarely, the same thing occurs with insurance policies. This is usually an oversight. In exceptional circumstances, it is a choice. What happens to these accounts and policies when the original owner dies? The investment or insurance firm gets the first chance to determine what happens. On many retirement plans, for example, a spouse is often the default beneficiary, even if not named on a beneficiary form. If the deceased has no spouse, then the plan assets may just become part of that person’s estate. Brokerage accounts without any designated beneficiaries are also poised to become part of the estate of the decedent... Read More

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