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Let’s stop using adjectives to identify patients
We have all heard it, we have probably all said it: “My diabetics never follow my instructions” “That schizophrenic is back in the hospital again” “How should I screen cirrhotics?” “Did you hear about my CHF-er?” It might be easy to … Continue reading
I’ve heard it dozens of times: My gastroenterologist says s/he can’t do my endoscopy and colonoscopy on the same day. Sometimes it’s because it was considered too “dangerous”. Occasionally it’s because “that’s not the way we do it”. Sorry, that doesn’t … Continue reading
In The Absence of Evidence…
In this week’s JAMA, Scott Braithwaite, MD, MS wrote a Piece of My Mind editorial, “EBM’s Six Dangerous Words,” which made me think back to a former blog post of mine from 2011, “Doc, can I use this natural supplement?” What … Continue reading
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Tagged academic medicine, CAM, doctor-patient relationship, medical education, medicine, patient care
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How to Become a Famous Doctor: A 4-Step Primer
After years of languishing and trying to figure out how to become famous in medicine, I have finally realized the key! How did I finally reach my epiphany? Well, one particular doctor (who shall remain nameless) has become famous in my … Continue reading
Your Job Interview Begins Now
A few days ago I was sitting in the endoscopy unit working on some notes, when one of my fellows walked into the physician’s room to speak to one of her patients over the phone. The patient evidently had a … Continue reading
Presenting on a consult service: Rule number three
In my most recent post, I discussed the first 2 rules of presenting on a consult service. In this post, we’ll take the next step. Actually, this rule could go for any type of presentation, even in the clinic. Rule … Continue reading
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