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Should you have a coach? Greg Pawlson, Beth Griffiths, & Vicky Tang

GeriPal

Today we learn more about coaching from 3 coaches: Greg Pawlson, coach and former president of the American Geriatrics Society, Vicky Tang, geriatrician-researcher at UCSF and coach , and Beth Griffiths, primary care internist at UCSF and coach. Summary Transcript Summary Coaching is in. We address: What is coaching? Indeed, matey.

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

I love family medicine because as family physicians, we can be trained to provide care for patients in many different settings. Some family doctors work in a residency training program where they may see patients in the hospital, out of the hospital, and deliver babies. I have kept up my board certification since then.

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When to Go to Urgent Care for a Sore Throat: How Can Urgent Care Help?

Doctor On Demand

Most sore throats heal on their own, but severe cases may require urgent care. Learn more about which symptoms mean you should go to urgent care or the ER, as well as when to use telehealth or see a primary care doctor. Urgent care clinics provide quick diagnoses and treatments, including antibiotics if needed.

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The Future of Geriatrics: A Podcast with Jerry Gurwitz, Ryan Chippendale, and Mike Harper

GeriPal

But, it’s also hard not to be bullish on the future of the field to see the consistent strides geriatrics has made in the last two decades in improving care for older adults. I’ve seen this question come up a lot since finishing fellowship nearly two decades ago. Mike, welcome to GeriPal. Mike: Great to be here. It was JAMA, right?

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Dementia and high risk surgery: Joel Weissman and Samir Shah

GeriPal

Joel: The Brigham and Women’s Hospital likes me to say that too. Alex: And the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Really, a smart and caring woman. And she was rushed to the hospital. And they agreed on that and they talked to the people at the hospital, the surgeons and the nurses. Did I get that right?