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Role of General Practitioners in Acute Case Handling

Physician's Weekly

Students also recorded patients’ concerns and expectations, which were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The results showed that 523 cases were collected from 53 GP practices. Most cases (82%) were managed entirely within the practice.

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Morning Report on Febrile Seizures

PEMBlog

Recently, I had the opportunity to present a morning report to the residents and medical students at Cincinnati Children’s, focusing on the topic of febrile seizures. Slide 18 : What is the evaluation and management for simple febrile seizures? Slide 21 : What is the evaluation and management for complex febrile seizures?

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Episode 86: Racial Disparities in COVID – Student Dr. Paul, Dr. Essien & Dr. Manning

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Student Dr. Dereck Paul Dereck Paul is a 4th-year medical student at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and applying into residency this fall. Dr. Essien’s research focuses on developing interventions to advance equity in the management of cardiovascular diseases.

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A Post for the Unmatched (Match Day 2022)

Aspiring Minority Doctor

For those who aren’t aware, today is Match Day where thousands of 4th year medical students and graduates find out if they have secured a residency position. I’ve been slacking on posts this year, mainly due to busy rotations and studying for my most recent in-service exam, but today I felt compelled to write.

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Primary care for all Americans

Common Sense Family Doctor

This isn't only because too few medical students are choosing primary care residency programs ; it also reflects generalist physicians leaving practice prematurely due to burnout. These days, most adults need to wait several months for a new patient appointment with a family doctor, if they can get one at all.

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The Rising Tide of Medical Waste: One Model for Improvement

My Green Doctor

In my field of interest, ophthalmology, sources of unnecessary medical waste include single use eyedrops, oversized surgical drapes in the operating room, the unnecessary use of anesthetic gases during cataract surgeries, and single-use equipment. The use of medications in U.S. 4 Changing to multiuse bottles will be challenging.

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Update: Plastic Surgery Intern Year Month Four

Aspiring Minority Doctor

I had to catch two separate flights, literally ran to make my connecting flight, and was forced to check my carry on which was then placed on the wrong plane, but I managed to make it to my daughter's performance right on time :) It was worth all the hassle and she did an excellent job! ProudMommy #BlackGirlMagic in the Operating Room!