PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

However, the vast majority of pediatric patients with psychiatric complaints do not present with undifferentiated acute psychosis; rather, they are seen for behavioral concerns or suicidal ideation. When should the emergency physician obtain lab tests to medically clear such patients? Acute onset psychosis is relatively rare.

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Lab Testing Medical Patients Mental Health 52

GeriPal

AUGUST 4, 2022

And why is it important when we’re caring for older adults or those with serious illness? We used a large online survey panel, the Ipsos Knowledge Panel, and we presented older adults with two vignettes. Because we bring it up a lot. Is there a formal definition, or one that you think about? Ariel, you want to take that question?

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Specialization Medical Patient-Centered Provider 104

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

I just had lab tests done. I didn’t know which lab test got my lab tests looked on there. All of a sudden, as a 49 year old, I see I have a PSA on my lab test. I mean, I don’t want to speak to your healthcare system and what’s happened, but that to me seems inappropriate.

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Primary Care Diagnosis Screening IT 95

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

For example, we spend the first half talking about a RCT simulation study of clinician verbal and non-verbal communication with a seriously ill patient with cancer. They look at the signs and symptoms, they do a physical exam, maybe some lab tests or some imaging. So I just can’t keep going.

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Patient-Centered Patients IT Healthcare 111