Taking Our Vital Signs: The Year in Review
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2008)

Editorials1 July 2008Taking Our Vital Signs: The Year in ReviewThe EditorsThe EditorsSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-149-1-200807010-00013 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail The daily work of an internist varies: Diseases take different forms, and every patient is a distinct individual. The work of the medical journal editor—at least those of us who do it full time—is much more stereotyped. Every day has its repetitive tasks, and every week its rhythms. We take this occasion to look up from our routines to reflect on the journal's progress and to scan the horizon for storm clouds and for opportunity.In an editorial that focuses on change, we begin by noting several signature Annals features: methodologically sound, original research articles that advance the content of ...References1. Fisher ES, Wennberg DE, Stukel TA, Gottlieb DJ, Lucas FL, Pinder EL. The implications of regional variations in Medicare spending. Part 1: the content, quality, and accessibility of care. Ann Intern Med. 2003;138:273-87. [PMID: 12585825] LinkGoogle Scholar2. Fisher ES, Wennberg DE, Stukel TA, Gottlieb DJ, Lucas FL, Pinder EL. The implications of regional variations in Medicare spending. Part 2: health outcomes and satisfaction with care. Ann Intern Med. 2003;138:288-98. [PMID: 12585826] LinkGoogle Scholar3. Yin W, Basu A, Zhang JX, Rabbani A, Meltzer DO, Alexander GC. The effect of the Medicare Part D prescription benefit on drug utilization and expenditures. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148:169-77. [PMID: 18180465] LinkGoogle Scholar4. Wen CP, Tsai SP, Chung WS. A 10-year experience with universal health insurance in Taiwan: measuring changes in health and health disparity. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148:258-67. [PMID: 18283203] LinkGoogle Scholar5. Murray MD, Young J, Hoke S, Tu W, Weiner M, Morrow D, et al. Pharmacist intervention to improve medication adherence in heart failure: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2007;146:714-25. [PMID: 17502632] LinkGoogle Scholar6. Hepner KA, Rowe M, Rost K, Hickey SC, Sherbourne CD, Ford DE, et al. The effect of adherence to practice guidelines on depression outcomes. Ann Intern Med. 2007;147:320-9. [PMID: 17785487] LinkGoogle Scholar7. American College of Physicians. Achieving a high-performance health care system with universal access: what the United States can learn from other countries. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148:55-75. [PMID: 18056654] LinkGoogle Scholar8. American College of Physicians. Information on cost-effectiveness: an essential product of a national comparative effectiveness program. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148:956-61. [PMID: 18483128] LinkGoogle Scholar Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Corresponding Author:Annals of Internal Medicine, 190 N. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 1 July 2008Volume 149, Issue 1Page: 58-59KeywordsDecision analysisHealth careHealth care policyHealth care qualityHealth insuranceStormsSystematic reviewsTreatment guidelinesVisionVital signs ePublished: 1 July 2008 Issue Published: 1 July 2008 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2008 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...