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Reasoning during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Clinical Problem Solvers

We walked down to the emergency room and reviewed his chart. Then things started to get a little bit different… His chest x-ray had some peripheral infiltrates, and the emergency department providers ordered a CT scan. Would I’ve been able to reason my way to his underlying diagnosis from the initial data?

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

Easy access and relationship-driven care minimize long-term healthcare expenses and cut down on unnecessary urgent care and emergency room visits. Thus, DPC forms a better long-term investment focused on preventive care, as opposed to only treating patients post-diagnosis.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Joe 03:55 You know, my thoughts are screening is important for a variety of reasons, and certainly Doctor Boris and Soo and Anna, Doctor chodos can provide a lot greater clinical insight than I. There has to be effective support provided behind any type of screening strategy in order for it to truly be effective. Joe, your thoughts?

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

They also provide immunizations and lifestyle advice tailored to your specific needs. Your choice can impact how easily and quickly you can access care, particularly in non-emergency situations. It creates a continuous health history that benefits both you and your provider.

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

Doctor On Demand

Urgent care clinics provide quick diagnoses and treatments, including antibiotics if needed. When to go to the ER for a sore throat Go to the emergency room (ER) if your sore throat causes any difficulty swallowing or breathing. This requires emergency treatment.

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Palliative Care in Liver Disease: A Podcast with Kirsten Engel, Sarah Gillespie-Heyman, Brittany Waterman, & Amy Johnson

GeriPal

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Surgical Communication: A Podcast with Gretchen Schwarze, Justin Clapp and Alexis Colley

GeriPal

Instead, what if your surgeon told you that the operation she was discussing could help with only 4 things: live longer, feel better, prevent disability, or obtain a diagnosis? ” And he says, “It’s in the emergency room.” It can help prevent disability, or it can make a diagnosis and that’s it.

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