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

A Country Doctor Writes

My problem managing Jimmy’s medications is that he keeps getting hurt, more often than most other patients I have run into. For example, if the emergency room gives him a shot of Toradol and four days of pills to take my mouth, he worries that this will not be enough to handle the pain.

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Co-development of a public primary care occupational therapy and physical therapy telephone consultation service [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: In recent years, given significant challenges with accessing primary care physicians in Canada, there has been increased attention towards involving other health care providers, such as rehabilitation professionals, for managing different conditions.

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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. As employees change their healthcare usage behavior, both primary and specialty care claims decrease. Get started by contacting us today.

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Have Job-Based Health Coverage at 65? You May Still Want To Sign Up for Medicare

Physician's Weekly

When Alyne Diamond fell off a horse in August 2023 and broke her back, her employer-based health plan through UnitedHealthcare covered her emergency care in Aspen, Colorado. It also covered related pain management and physical therapy after she returned home to New York City. The bills totaled more than $100,000.

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Understanding Heat Stroke: Symptoms and Essential Solutions

Doctor On Demand

Consulting a medical professional can provide expert guidance on managing the situation effectively. See a doctor now Knowing When to Seek Emergency Help It’s important to note that in certain cases, heat stroke can escalate rapidly, requiring urgent medical intervention.

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Need to See a Doctor Fast? Here’s How Urgent Care Could Save Your Day

Plum Health

These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. Many urgent care clinics now offer mental health services , including medication management for anxiety and depression, or help during a panic attack.

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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. Yet, managing uncertainty is the “name of the game” in diagnostic reasoning.

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