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A qualitative evaluation of the implementation of a pre-consultation tool for older adults in primary care [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Pre-consultation telemedicine tools have been proposed as an effective solution to optimize the care of the growing number of older patients with chronic conditions. It gathers contextual information on physical, cognitive, mental, and social health, and generates an automated summary report of potential vulnerabilities.

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Understanding Heat Stroke: Symptoms and Essential Solutions

Doctor On Demand

Familiarizing yourself with heat stroke symptoms and exploring various solutions, including the option of consulting an online doctor , can prove pivotal in averting severe consequences. Rest : Allow the body to recuperate by resting and avoiding strenuous physical activity until symptoms subside. Urgent care for every day life.

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You don’t need X-Rays to tell if a child is constipated

PEMBlog

Messaging for colleagues and consultants Despite the widespread belief that constipation may cause generalized and nonspecific abdominal pain, the association of abdominal pain and functional constipation is not well-established. 2017;186:87-94.e16. PMID: 28457526. Pensabene L, Buonomo C, Fishman L, Chitkara D, Nurko S. 2010;51(2):155-159.

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

At its core, the technology utilizes sophisticated speech recognition to transcribe a conversation in the exam room or at the bedside. These systems also provide a consistent note structure, which can improve the overall readability and utility of patient records. That’s the essence of ambient dictation.

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Didn’t Match into Residency.What are Some of my Options?

Aspiring Minority Doctor

After extending your graduation date, the year can be utilized as a research year that can help you enhance your application and build further connections. In the event you are unsuccessful at extending your graduation date or securing an internship position, options for practicing medicine tend to become severely limited.

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You don’t need labs to medically clear a psych patient

PEMBlog

Clinical utility of screening laboratory tests in pediatric psychiatric patients presenting to the emergency department for medical clearance. Children requiring psychiatric consultation in the pediatric emergency Berg JS, Payne AS, Wayra T, Morrison S, Patel SJ. Routine laboratory testing does not need to be performed. Ann Emerg Med.

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You don’t need labs or CT scans in children who have recovered after a simple febrile or first time seizure

PEMBlog

The lack of utility of laboratory testing in children with an unprovoked generalized seizure, or a simple febrile seizure is supported by several observational studies. A careful history and physical examination are ways that we as providers can “see what’s going on inside the head.”