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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

When to use telehealth for chest congestion Use telehealth, also known as virtual care , for chest congestion when symptoms are mild to moderate and you need medical advice, prescriptions, or a treatment plan. Prepare questions for your doctor: List any questions you have about your chest congestion and treatment plan.

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Not “burnout,” not moral injury—human rights violations

Pamela Wible MD

Since that 2015 conversation, I’ve been debunking burnout as a victim-blaming buzzword that prolongs physician agony by avoiding the real issue leading to physician despair. Solving our crisis requires a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan. He replied, “Yes.” So what’s the real issue? Now we’re getting somewhere.