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Defining Emergency

StorytellERdoc

Lately, though, it seems the system meant to provide this care is being bogged down by questionable decision-making. Instead of providing emergent care, it seems I spend at least half of my emergency room time now playing doctor to chronic illnesses. To office appointments sent to the ER because "we are overbooked today."

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How to Prevent a Potentially Fatal Aortic Dissection

Vascular Physician

Unfortunately, high blood pressure does not always present with symptoms that are noticeable by the patient. Unless they are seeing their primary care provider for regular check-ups, they may not be made aware of their high blood pressure until they present for evaluation for another medical condition.

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

FDA Law Blog

Houck — Separate decisions by federal district courts in Texas and Puerto Rico in the past two months provide cautionary tales for every pharmacy and wholesale distributor dispensing or distributing controlled substances. Providers should be aware of the other drugs prescribed to their patients. 11, 2023 ( DOJ Press Release ).

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Clinical Reasoning Corner: Pre and Posttest Probability – Jack Penner

The Clinical Problem Solvers

The “Clinical Reasoning Corner” will provide an introduction to the topics that keep our reasoning rooted in the core principles of clinical problem solving. Pre and posttest probabilities provide a framework that helps us decide which diagnostic tests to send, interpret their results, and prioritize our differential.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

If low bone density is present, it’s often treated alongside a weight loss program. Distributing intake throughout the day has been shown to enhance muscle synthesis, and targeting 90 g/day provides 1.2 Likewise, the National Institute on Aging developed a toolkit to help promote safe, effective exercise techniques for old er adults.

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Fleece Pajama Bottoms 2019

StorytellERdoc

I can't pinpoint the moment exactly, but several years ago I began to notice that many of our ER patients were presenting for treatment wearing nice fluffy fleece bottoms. Especially the kids, who often had matching fleece blankets, I enjoyed the style of these pajamas and the apparent comfort they seemed to provide.

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How to choose the best college for MD Pediatrics?

Tiny Physician

It’s important to see atypical presentations of common disease and typical presentations of a rare disease as these two are the challenges that we face while practicing. The more you see patients at the OP department/ ER, the easier it will be for you to identify sick children who needs immediate care.