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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. My system lets me choose whether to import everything or essentially nothing from the patient’s past medical history. And the past medical history reminds me of a bag person, dragging around everything they own in a stolen supermarket shopping cart.

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

Rao Doctor

A fever, medically known as pyrexia, is characterized by a temporary elevation in the body’s temperature. Fever can be triggered by various factors, such as infections, inflammatory conditions, or reactions to medications. It is essential to monitor the duration and intensity of a fever, seeking medical attention if necessary.

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Understanding Heat Stroke: Symptoms and Essential Solutions

Doctor On Demand

Among the grave heat-related conditions, heat stroke stands out as a medical emergency demanding swift attention. Rest : Allow the body to recuperate by resting and avoiding strenuous physical activity until symptoms subside. Medical Consultation : If symptoms persist or worsen, seeking medical attention becomes paramount.

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Be The Market: How Doctors Should Invest Their Money

The Motivated MD

The Three Fund Portfolio, originally popularized by the Bogleheads’ community (a community dedicated to the practices and advice of Vanguard founder Jack Bogle), is a very simple strategy for intelligently investing your savings. These claims are, of course, bogus. We want to know that our investments are simple, safe, and effective.

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Lessons Learned From My Hiatus

The Motivated MD

When Passion Loses to Productivity Adjusting to Life’s Cadence Anyone Can Do It Plans Moving Forward Lessons Learned From My Hiatus Where Have I Been? So, lets start by addressing my absence. There is no one thing I can point to explain my hiatus in it entirety. I no longer found it enjoyable to write post after post. Anyone can do it.

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

When to use telehealth for chest congestion Use telehealth, also known as virtual care , for chest congestion when symptoms are mild to moderate and you need medical advice, prescriptions, or a treatment plan. If you notice that your lips or fingers look blue or gray (a condition called cyanosis), you need emergency care.

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Perimenopause vs. Menopause: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments

Dr. Michael Bazel

As women approach midlife, they experience a range of physical and hormonal changes. Hormonal Fluctuations: As estrogen levels rise and fall, you might experience physical and emotional changes. Hormone Levels : Perimenopause : Hormone levels fluctuate unpredictably, which can lead to various physical and emotional changes.

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