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4, 3, 2, 1 And 90.

StorytellERdoc

One of the largest problems in our ER, it seems, is that there is a subset of patients who visit us on a routine basis. Commonly known as "the regulars," these familiar faces are sprinkled throughout our day between all our other patient visits. It is a real problem in our ER. It is a real problem nationwide.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

First, to meet protein needs, patients can be counseled to include 30 grams of high-quality protein sources at each meal. A registered dietitian could be consulted to help develop a comprehensive, personalized plan that aligns with these nutritional targets. g/kg/d for someone who is starting at 75 kg (or 165 lb).

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Advanced Imaging of Children in the ED: Ultrasound, CT, and MRI

PEMBlog

Learning Objectives Demonstrate the ability to use shared decision-making strategies when discussing imaging options with families of pediatric patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Optimizing Advanced Imaging of the Pediatric Patient in the Emergency Department: Policy Statement. Pediatrics. 2024;154(1):e2024066854.

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Helium-Filled Dreams

StorytellERdoc

From this approach, I paused for several seconds to appreciate this serene, surreal view of a patient who appeared unaffected despite the scurrying of several staff and ambulance teams around him. He denied any further complaints as I patiently went through a list of symptoms. I asked him about his family. Are you homeless?" "Yes,"

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Plastic Surgery Intern Year: Catching up on 6 months of Updates

Aspiring Minority Doctor

I love my Plastic Surgery residency family! I'm not going to lie, after two years of working in the urgent care setting, being in the ER was super chill for me. The best part of the month was being able to scrub into plastic surgery cases after I helped with sedating and intubating the patient.

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To Care Or Not

StorytellERdoc

I dedicate this to each of you who have cared for or are currently caring for an ill parent or family member. Although this may seem like it should be the standard, you would be surprised at just how many elderly patients present to our emergency department alone. Sadly, the members of her family didn't want to be bothered.

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Is Hospice Losing Its Way: A Podcast with Ira Byock and Joseph Shega

GeriPal

2021 Association of Hospice Profit Status With Family Caregivers’ Reported Care Experiences. I’m very proud of the work that we do every day and we take care of patients and families no matter where they live or who they are to help them meet their end of life goals. And that’s an ADC of two to three patients a day.

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