PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This is a blog post designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 16, 2025

For those who desire medication for symptom relief, I suggest my patients try a common OTC medicine called guaifenesin, which can help to further thin the mucus.” “Hydration is very important, and drinking plenty of water helps to thin mucus and makes it easier to clear the airways.” Can chest congestion cause RSV?

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Pamela Wible MD

JUNE 20, 2025

(Published 3/18/19, updated 6/20/25) What Is Physician “Burnout”—and Why It Matters Physician “burnout” is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress in the medical workplace. So why are physicians experiencing physical and mental collapse from overwork?

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Noreta Family Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

Therefore, family physicians are trained to do minor surgical procedures in the office, care for kids and adults, provide various GYN services, among many other comprehensive services for patients. I love family medicine because as family physicians, we can be trained to provide care for patients in many different settings.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Does it improve outcomes that patients, caregivers, and clinicians care about? hint: 80% can be done in advance by patients or caregivers) Why is it that some oncologists are resistant to conducting a geriatric assessment, yet have no problem ordering tests that cost thousands of dollars? Welcome back, William. John: Thank you.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 2, 2025

Clinical Case You are a senior resident working in the busy emergency department on an overnight shift. Upon entering the room, you find the patients nurse at the bedside already in mid-conversation with the patients parent. Use IV labetalol or nicardipine continuous drips to lower blood pressure.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

So let’s just say you have a healthy 55 year old or 65 year old in your clinic. That screening influences kind of further treatment, actually, probably more importantly, patient outcomes. And it can cause harm because if you’re springing this test on someone, it actually could create a lot of anxiety. Nate 05:29 Ooh.

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