PEMBlog

MAY 17, 2023

Furthermore, the connection between physical and functional symptoms is inextricably linked in many patients. After listening to this episode you will be able to: Describe the findings on history and physical examination that differentiate organic vs psychiatric causes of agitation and altered mental status.

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Patient-Centered Mental Health Management Transportation 68

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The insight started when Carmen, an orthopedic surgeon-researcher, and Katie, a physical therapist- researcher participated in ride-alongs with EMS providers to patient’s homes. Going into patient’s homes was eye opening. They were stunned by the number of calls for lift assistance for older adults who had fallen.

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PEMBlog

MAY 24, 2023

Patient that are agitated should always be treated with dignity and respect. This entails utilizing the least invasive non-pharmacologic means of assisting them, before moving to physical or chemical restraints. Deaths due to physical restraint. Physical and chemical restraints. 2007 Oct;14(5):265-8. PMC3272587.

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Management Patient-Centered Physicals Transportation 54

FDA Law

JULY 11, 2021

Kudos to the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) for recognizing the increased demand for treatment by patients with opioid use disorder in underserved and remote areas and, most important, for taking steps to improve access. They cannot transport patients. Overdose Deaths Accelerating During Covid-19 (Dec.

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