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4, 3, 2, 1 And 90.

StorytellERdoc

One of the largest problems in our ER, it seems, is that there is a subset of patients who visit us on a routine basis. It is a real problem in our ER. We just don't have the time among all the other serious happenings in our ER that require our attention. His last visit to our ER was just three days prior.

ER 100
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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

A recent study offers recommendations on how to balance weight loss goals and bone health concerns in weight management programs for older adults. Likewise, the National Institute on Aging developed a toolkit to help promote safe, effective exercise techniques for old er adults.

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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. They’re like a hybrid between a primary care clinic and the ER—open late, available on weekends, and usually accepting walk-ins. No long waits like you’d experience in an ER.

ER 52
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Congenital Arrhythmogenic Pathologies - An Overview

Louisville Lectures

Finally, Dr. Reed presents management plans and when to pursue intervention. Nevertheless, an interest in cardiology began at a young age and continued to grow through work as a phlebotomist and as an ER tech - the latter of which offered me an early start to learning EKG interpretation.

ER 52
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Digestive Health: When To See Your Doctor About Chronic Gut Problems

Center for Family Medicine

Symptoms like regurgitation, a sour taste in the mouth, or chest pain that mimics heart issues should prompt a visit to the doctor for evaluation and management. If something feels off, erring on the side of caution and consulting a doctor is the best course of action.

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Underneath

StorytellERdoc

Walking into Room 33, my next patient, who had come to the ER complaining of cough and cold symptoms, seemed just as I had expected. Between coughs, he managed to give me a faint smile. What can I do to help you in our ER today?" I hope you, too, find new meaning in old words. He coughed before answering in raspy voice. "I

Physicals 100
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Why Concierge, Concierge Doctor, and Concierge Medicine Are Revolutionizing Healthcare (And Why You Should Care)

Plum Health

Concierge medicine is a healthcare model that offers patients personalized care, better access to their doctor, and a more proactive approach to managing their health. He texted me, and we were able to sort out the issue in minutes—no frantic ER visits, just peace of mind. "A concierge doctor checking the medicine for the patients."