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Defining Emergency

StorytellERdoc

To office appointments sent to the ER because "we are overbooked today." And our ER is not alone. I hear the frustration of my colleagues and see first-hand how overworked most of us who provide health care in the ER setting have become. Sir," I asked, "what brought you to our ER today?" "My To pain control issues.

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Clinical Reasoning Corner: Pre and Posttest Probability – Jack Penner

The Clinical Problem Solvers

For our first post, we are going to talk about two concepts that help us decide whether we treat, test for, or toss specific diagnoses (i.e., As you walk down to the ER, you’re already creating a list of possible diagnoses in your mind. moving them much lower on our differential): pre and posttest probabilities. Let’s dive in!

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Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

FDA Law Blog

An extended release (“ER”) opioid in legitimate pain management generally accompanies an IR opioid, with patients taking the ER opioid on a set schedule and the IR opioid as needed. On October 10th, based on ability to pay, the U.S. 11, 2023 ( DOJ Press Release ). 21 U.S.C. § 829; 21 C.F.R. Holiday CVS, 77 Fed. at 62,341.

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

PEMBlog

So it’s the name for all of the cool imaging studies that we order on all of our patients, and they are essential for doing our daily jobs and identifying serious conditions like traumatic brain injuries, appendicitis, and stroke. And what are some of the trends that you’re seeing regarding how often we’re performing these studies?

Families 101
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When to Go to Urgent Care for a Sore Throat: How Can Urgent Care Help?

Doctor On Demand

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. The ER is open 24/7 and has the equipment and staff to handle life-threatening conditions at any time.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

No more googling "ER near me" in a panic; you can get quick and competent care at an urgent care center. Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? It's a common challenge many people face. Regular check-ups ensure early detection of health issues.

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Anxiety in Late Life and Serious Illness: A Podcast with Alex Gamble and Brianna Williamson

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary “Anxiety is a lot like a toddler. It never stops talking, tells you you’re wrong about everything, and wakes you up at 3 a.m.” I’m not sure who wrote this quote, but it feels right to me. Brianna is one of UCSF’s palliative care fellows who just completed her psychiatry residency. Alex Gamble, do you have a song?

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