NYU Long Island School of Medicine celebrates its first class of graduating physicians today, marking three years since the medical school opened, launching the nation’s first accelerated medicine program dedicated exclusively to training primary care physicians. . According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the United States is expected to run out of primary … Read more
Monitor the medications you take without asking your doctor. Some prescription drugs can combine with seemingly harmless painkillers to stir up a serious health problem. Photo: iStock Medicinal practices – especially traditional medicinal practices – have been around for ages. But “modern medicine” refers to the incredible advancements in our recent history. With huge advances … Read more
According to the Manitoba Nurses Union, a leaked memo from Victoria Hospital administration stating that ER patients would be placed in hallways and staff lounges in an attempt to resolve the “current bed crisis ” is a sign of what is to come. “I think it’s just a sign of the times, and I think … Read more
RENO, NEVADA, USA, May 2, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Premier Health and Holistic Medicine has released a guide on how to treat a tick bite. Taking care of a tick bite early on can help prevent someone from getting Lyme disease. Although people can encounter ticks throughout the year, many encounter them during warmer seasons while … Read more
Figure: misinformation, cults, COVID-19 Figure I have a friend whose marriage is failing due to a misinformation addiction. She and her husband have always had differing political views, but their yin and yang were endearing intellectual fodder for respectful and playful debate. But things have changed dramatically in this new world we live in. … Read more
UW Medicine says it is hiring 12 more providers amid high demand. Some in-state training students decide to stay and fill vacancies. SEATTLE — If you’re having trouble finding a family doctor who’s accepting new patients, you’re not alone. The demand for primary care doctors is higher than ever, according to medical professionals. The UW … Read more
Figure: patient-doctor relationships, misinformation Figure Our dryer stopped drying clothes 13 months after I bought it, one month out of warranty. I’m not a fan of conspiracy theories, but hey, it was the perfect timing. A service call costs $75 just to diagnose it. Then the parts and an hourly rate are added. I think … Read more
Figure: Emergency department documentation, chart label, patient records Figure Figure The 21st Century Cures Act allowed patients to view their medical records, including the entire emergency department documentation. This means that patients can read anything written in a doctor’s emergency note. And that means chart etiquette has a new importance in emergency medicine. Comments … Read more
Figure: EM manpower, EM staffing In addition to shouting: “We are sinking!” from the bridge of the ED, how are we going to practice emergency medicine in 2022 without nurses and other essential personnel? I offer these suggestions with terrifying trepidation, knowing that the difference between malpractice and lifeboat ethics may depend on the situation … Read more
Figure: trauma management, writing Figure Lewis Carroll cryptically asked his Mad Hatter, “What’s the difference between a crow and a desk?” The answer to the riddle is, to this day, unknown. But that hasn’t stopped generations of people from making fanciful connections between the two, some of which even make a bit of sense. … Read more