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Revisiting the Advantages of aSOAP Notes: The Best of the Paper Chart and Old School Photography

A Country Doctor Writes

A sore knee or an annual physical are like a closeup or a panorama. The old paper problem list on the inside left of the chart was by necessity brief, because a page can only hold so much information. It may look something like this: 40 year old male has a normal routine physical. We may only have 15 minutes with each patient.

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10 Essential FAQs About Fever: Understanding the Heat-Part 1

Rao Doctor

This occurs due to the body reacting to medication as if it were a harmful pathogen, thus activating the immune system and raising body temperature. Heat Exhaustion: Exposure to excessive heat, whether environmental or due to physical exertion, results in heat exhaustion.

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Be The Market: How Doctors Should Invest Their Money

The Motivated MD

You spend your life dedicated to patient care while still hoping to leave work and have the energy to be mentally and physically present for your families and friends. Disclaimer and Limit of Liability This post (and hopefully its eventual publication) is designed strictly to inform and entertain. How should doctors invest their money?

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Lessons Learned From My Hiatus

The Motivated MD

Save this much, withdrawal at this rate, diversify your portfolio, guard against disaster, et cetera, et cetera… Though I absolutely love writing about my personal finance journey, I also felt like I had shared much of the information necessary for physicians to easily amass wealth and avoid overly risky investments. The Motivated M.D.

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Fever FAQs (contd.)- Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Rao Doctor

recent travel, exposure to infectious diseases, vaccination status, and any ongoing medical conditions or medications. This information can help pinpoint possible causes of illness and guide further investigations. Ultimately, knowing when to seek medical attention for a fever is vital. And I do this regularly.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

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. To "go to a clinic" means to visit a healthcare facility that provides outpatient services, typically for non-emergency medical care.

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How Doctors Can Save More and Do Less

The Motivated MD

This way, you are always on track to meet your savings goals while limiting the physical and mental effort needed to get there. Disclaimer and Limit of Liability This post (and hopefully its eventual publication) is designed strictly to inform and entertain. Set it and forget it! As always… Stay motivated! The Motivated M.D.

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