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It's Not About The Pus

StorytellERdoc

On a recent trip with friends to Toronto to celebrate the arrival of 2019, we had returned to our hotel rooms one afternoon to rest for a few hours after a very late previous night of fun. During the first encounter, introductions were made, respect was given, explanations were provided, and a detailed treatment plan was initiated.

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Episode 232: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series – Episode 15 – Housing is Health: Racism and Homelessness – Clinician + Community Perspectives

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Our guests explained that inpatient and outpatient treatment plans need to prioritize knowing the patients’ housing status, shared decision-making, and creating plans that take homelessness into account so treatment regimens are effective. Published April 5, 2019. January 18, 2019. Rothstein, R.

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The importance of social connection: Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Thomas Cudjoe, & Carla Perissinotto

GeriPal

I’m wondering, you talked about that patient who was really isolated and coming to the emergency room. Julianne: I’ll also add I mean another potential approach is also integrating social connection into existing treatment plans. Were you administering scales to pick up on loneliness and isolation?

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