Sensible Medicine

JULY 5, 2023

Attribution bias in medicine occurs when symptoms are attributed to an unrelated diagnosis or test result. Inappropriate procedures, costly admissions, and unnecessary downstream testing stemmed from incidental findings and unimportant lab abnormalities, many of which originated from a primary care office.

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Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Here comes a key feature: patients were randomized 5-21 days after the hospital admission. This trial tested the use of early IV beta-blocker (atenolol) in patients with MI. Instead of starting oral beta-blocker many days after MI in BHAT, ISIS1 tested immediate use of IV beta-blocker. Average age 55 years.

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Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 25, 2023

We read about diseases and their associated diagnostic tests and treatments. Clinical findings and blood tests hint at the diagnosis, but the only truly confirmatory test is a biopsy of the temporal artery – a small procedure but a procedure all the same. Diagnostic tests give you more than just a diagnosis.

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EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

From understanding the audit requirements to implementing technology for streamlined admission documentation , this article offers actionable strategies to ensure hospitals are well-prepared for the rigorous evaluation process. Think of your documentation as the ironclad defense for your hospital admissions.

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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 16, 2024

The idea was that the software would examine patients’ medical records – the entire medical record: clinical notes; labs; radiology; and their admission histories – and learn to stratify people in terms of their risk for readmission. The idea was that interventions could then be tested in the high-risk groups.

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Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Deliberate practice during internship is probably even more important today than it was in the days before duty hour restrictions and admission caps. Ask yourself what you are doing to solve the problem that led to (or have crept up since) admission. For any test you order, what is the diagnostic hypothesis you are testing?

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Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This situational judgment test (SJT) is designed to assess core competencies related to social intelligence and professionalism, including collaboration, problem solving, empathy, and ethics. The test has evolved over the years and now includes both typed and video response sections and a total of 14 scenarios. What is CASPer?

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Sensible Medicine

JULY 19, 2023

Deliberate practice during internship is probably even more important today than it was in the days before duty hour restrictions and admission caps. Ask yourself what you are doing to solve the problem that led to (or have crept up since) admission. For any test you order, what is the diagnostic hypothesis you are testing?

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The device becomes a screening test or provides information to “promote wellness.” Perhaps the most well-known example happened when the nature of primary hyperparathyroidism changed with the advent of automated multi-channel chemistry tests. I would propose a third arm using finger prick glucose testing in place of CGM.

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Accepted Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Show Summary Welcome to the 600th episode of Admissions Straight Talk ! Show Notes Welcome to the 600th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Accepted’s free guide, Med School Admissions, What You Need to Know to Get Accepted can tell you exactly what you need to do. Dr. Schmude, welcome back to Admission Straight Talk.

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Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

There have been previous admissions after which the patient did not make it to follow-up appointments. ” A Montreal Cognitive Assessment test at that visit was 25/30, probably an underestimate of his cognitive decline given his level of education and baseline intellect.  The number is never a working one.

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Sensible Medicine

JULY 14, 2023

Will the admissions committee frown on this? [2] After taking his history and doing his physical exam, I recommended HIV testing. Each of our visits would begin with me taking care of any pressing concerns, and end with me recommending HIV testing. Six months after EJ’s admission, I took a new job in a new city.

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Sensible Medicine

MAY 31, 2023

Sandra had been petitioned and certified for involuntary psychiatric admission when she arrived, which basically means that, if she wants to leave, we can keep her for about a week for emergency stabilization, at which point we can either go to court, or release her. [1] “Nothing is working, and she’s really sick.”

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Sensible Medicine

MAY 31, 2024

percent of ER visits and 6% of hospital admissions in the US. Carotid dopplers are often done even though the test is definitively unnecessary in almost all cases. There is no financial incentive for doing another test or procedure or making another referral. Syncope (fainting) is a common problem, responsible for 1-3.5%

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Accepted Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

Admissions committee members are human. From the age of seven, when I was struggling with simple math problems but acing my spelling tests and already writing simple stories, I knew I was meant to become a writer.” Our admissions pros will guide you to finding that perfect moment. Want an admissions expert help you get accepted?

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Accepted Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

If you’re writing a recommendation for someone, or you’re drafting your own recommendation for your recommender to edit, these elements will help you structure your letter effectively and highlight the information the admissions committees want to see. this is valuable information that the admissions committee needs.

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Prism Career Institute

JANUARY 9, 2025

A phlebotomists job is to collect blood samples for laboratory testing and analysis. Contact us to learn more about our admissions process, or take our medical career readiness quiz to find out whether phlebotomy is right for you. What Is Mobile Phlebotomy? Some phlebotomists also assist with donations at blood drives.

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Vox headline was “Mind-reading technology has arrived”, although the study had just seven participants and the error rate in the three test participants was 0.92 A recent model that used MRI to predict a person’s thoughts was featured in CNN, Fox News, The Atlantic and Vox [3].

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Prism Career Institute

JANUARY 16, 2025

This exam will test everything youve learned to determine whether you are prepared to become a medical assistant. Contact us to learn more about financial aid opportunities for students who qualify or to get started with admissions and enrollment.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Alissa Knight , an expert on hacking and cybersecurity, conducted this research by first downloading 30 mHealth apps in collaboration with the companies, to do penetration testing of their apps and APIs. The test was conducted over two weeks with six months of static code analysis. Sidebar on “what is an ‘API?

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Accepted Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

In the meantime, explore Accepted’s catalog of Medical School Interview Services to find out how an admissions expert can help you prep for – and then ace – your interview. She’s also shared her strategy for impressing interviewers in a popular webinar and written three books and numerous articles on the admissions process.

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Accepted Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

Piraino also discusses the role of secondary essays in evaluating applicants and explores why teamwork, resilience, and cultural awareness are important in the admissions process. Show Notes: Our guest today is Dr. Beth Perino, Associate Dean for admissions at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Well, thank you.

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Accepted Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

Its Director of Admissions, Dr. Mike Woodson, is our guest today, and he’ll tell you what it takes to get in. Show Notes Welcome to the 569th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Accepted’s med school admissions quiz can give you a quick reality check. In 2019, he became the Director of Admissions.

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CareerStep

JULY 19, 2024

Transcribing laboratory data, such as the details found in a Chem 10 blood test, is a routine task for medical transcribers. While the core laboratory values do not frequently change, new tests do emerge as medical science advances. The transcription key provided by the client showed the lab test and value “IB 4.4.”

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Accepted Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

The most reliable source of information about allopathic medical schools is the Medical School Admission Requirements ( MSAR ) website, offered by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges). Five steps for evaluating your med school stats Don’t be discouraged if you have low test scores. We can help!

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Accepted Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

For this section of our Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted series, I’ll provide a brief rundown of what happens after you graduate from medical school. There will always be new procedures, new medications, and new lab tests to learn about. It also tests your ability to manage a patient.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

MARCH 7, 2025

As the Regional Integration Engine will be down, resulting/messages from systems integrated with Connect Care such as WellSky (Transfusion Medicine) and AegisPOC (Point-of-Care Testing) will be queued and automatically update at the end of the outage.

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Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The PREview exam is a type of situational judgment test designed to help admissions committees assess applicants’ pre-professional competencies. Thus, used in conjunction with other quantitative measures, the PREview can help flesh out an applicant’s profile and gives admissions committees a more holistic picture of them.

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Prism Career Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This can include collecting samples or performing basic tests. You may also need to communicate test results to patients. Urinalysis: This test evaluates a urine samples appearance, concentration, and content to check for disease. Thyroid function: This test measures hormone levels to evaluate thyroid function.

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Accepted Blog

JULY 2, 2024

Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk , host Linda Abraham interviews Yael Bruk, a recent graduate from Binghamton University who was accepted to multiple medical schools. Show Notes Thanks for joining me for this, the 583rd episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Yael, welcome to Admissions Straight Talk. [1:57]

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Usherk Khan

JUNE 28, 2023

If so, you’re likely familiar with the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) – a crucial step on your path to medical school. Are you aspiring to become a medical professional and embark on a fulfilling journey in the field of healthcare? In this blog post, I will provide you with valuable tips and strategies to […]

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The device becomes a screening test or provides information to “promote wellness.” Perhaps the most well-known example happened when the nature of primary hyperparathyroidism changed with the advent of automated multi-channel chemistry tests. I would propose a third arm using finger prick glucose testing in place of CGM.

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Accepted Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s what Dr. Herman (Flash) Gordon , one of our expert med school consultants, had to say: “As a med school educator and former chair of admissions, I see this as a purposeful question. This essay is an opportunity to provide the admissions committee(s) with a broader picture of who you are as an applicant. A combination?

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Vox headline was “Mind-reading technology has arrived”, although the study had just seven participants and the error rate in the three test participants was 0.92 A recent model that used MRI to predict a person’s thoughts was featured in CNN, Fox News, The Atlantic and Vox [3].

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Accepted Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk , host Linda Abraham looks back at her predictions for the 2023/2024 application cycle and offers advice for current and future applicants. She reflects on her previous predictions, such as the increase in test options and waivers and the continued use of rankings in admissions.

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Accepted Blog

MAY 8, 2024

This post will guide you through the dental school admissions process and offer tips on how to get accepted. Dental admissions test (DAT) After you complete the prerequisite coursework, you can take the DAT. Please note that the only subject that is required but not covered on this test is Physics. In general, a 3.5

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

This issue includes information on: Fall Connect Care upgrade and downtime Optimization Training classes in September New Connect Quality project on improving Problem List use, to meet CPSA's Standards of Practice Quality Improvement requirement Enhancement to Admission and Discharge navigators Upcoming Glucometer Overview column in Patient Lists Sorting (..)

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