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My First Case of Algophobia? Or MĂĽnchausen Syndrome? Or maybe Just Another Patient with Opiate Induced Hyperalgesia, Allodynia, or Maybe Just Opiate Use Disorder?

A Country Doctor Writes

After many prescriptions of oral pain medication, he landed on Butrans, the buprenorphine patch that stays on for a week, hits the mu receptor for pain just like the regular opiates but not the depression inducing kappa receptor. It’s about getting the medical attention that new symptoms, even if self inflicted, could bring.

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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. Get started by contacting us today.

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

GeriPal

I’m a dementia specialist, and so what I was experiencing was that many people were coming to see me to get a diagnosis of a very straightforward case of mild Alzheimer’s or moderate Alzheimer’s disease, whose doctors had told them there was nothing wrong with them or that their memory was better than my own, says the doctor.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? This guide will help you understand the different types of clinics and services they offer, so you can make an informed decision about where to seek medical care. It's a common challenge many people face.

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Medical Cannabis Revisted: A Podcast with David Casarett and Eloise Theisen

GeriPal

If you believe the evidence for efficacy to manage symptoms like neuropathic pain, how do you even start to think about recommending these products to patients? laughter] Alex 01:39 Material here for songs related to medical marijuana or marijuana in general. Eloise 00:59 Thank you so much. Eric 01:34 Yeah. David 04:31 Yes.

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

Doctor On Demand

However, there are “Red Flag” symptoms that require urgent evaluation and management. These symptoms require immediate medical attention. Changes in voice (“hot potato” voice) Speaking in a muffled, strained voice, which some doctors call a “hot potato” voice, indicates severe swelling in the throat that needs medical attention.

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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.