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

A Country Doctor Writes

72 year old female with diabetes and heavy atherosclerotic burden presents with two weeks of increased dyspnea and weight gain as well as increased thirst and episodes of blurry vision. Labs and CT scan ordered, anticipate diagnostic colonoscopy. The rest of the note is more for billing and prior authorization purposes.) In-house HbA1c is 9.

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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. Standard Disclaimer: None of the information on this website is meant as individualized financial or medical advice. You are already a hardworking professional.

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Is it an Urinary Tract Infection or Something Else?

Dr. Michael Bazel

Let’s explore the signs of a UTI, how to differentiate it from other conditions, and when to seek medical advice. There’s no bacterial infection present in urine tests. Knowing the difference can help you seek the right treatment and avoid unnecessary complications. What is a UTI?

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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. Fever can present alongside other symptoms, such as chills and fatigue, which may help in diagnosing the underlying cause. A comprehensive history includes: A body temperature exceeding 100.4°F

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Adherence to medical advice improves and unnecessary self-referrals to other doctors decrease. Patients share personal issues more easily and medical errors are more easily avoided. GPs are highly trusted, which encourages adherence to medical advice. Over time, more trust develops.