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

A Country Doctor Writes

The past medical history has historically been abused by other specialty providers using a common EMR. 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. In-house HbA1c is 9.

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Be The Market: How Doctors Should Invest Their Money

The Motivated MD

So, with this chapter, I hope to briefly touch on the basics of market investing and describe why simple diversification and index fund investing are the most effective ways for busy clinical physicians and healthcare providers to invest with the expectation of long-term gains. Don’t try to beat the market; be the market.

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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

Fever can present alongside other symptoms, such as chills and fatigue, which may help in diagnosing the underlying cause. During the examination, healthcare providers assess vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure, and look for physical signs of infection or illness.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Having Your Own Long-Term GP Can Save Your Life Patients who choose a GP rather than a specialist as their primary care provider have a 19% 8 lower mortality and produce 22% 9 -33% 8 lower healthcare spending. Adherence to medical advice improves and unnecessary self-referrals to other doctors decrease.