Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

I feel most like I am “among my people” discussing diagnostic dilemmas with my team post call. The Medical Detectives by Berton Roueche is a beloved classic. Lisa Sanders has made a career -- beyond her medical practice – of engaging descriptions of struggles to solve difficult cases.

Diagnostics 173

Diagnostics Physical Exams Tests Medical History 173

Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

I read many of his essays including Hyposkillia and Medical Education on the Brink. Old-fashioned doctors spend whatever time it takes to obtain a good medical history and physical examination. The history and physical exam is not something to be fetishized but something to be recognized as a time saver.

Physical Exams 296

Physical Exams Tests Diagnostics Discharges 296

Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 6, 2023

As an EBM and diagnostic reasoning obsessive, I often see this as a 2X2 table with the patients knowledge in the columns and the doctors as the rows: Most commonly, both doctor and patient know when the end of life is near — square A. Twenty-four months earlier he had presented to a visit with unintentional weight loss.

Hospice 272

Hospice Diagnostics Physical Exams Vital Signs 272

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. urology), while medical specialties (e.g.,

Medication 98

Medication Admissions Follow-Up Physical Exams 98

Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 6, 2023

As an EBM and diagnostic reasoning obsessive, I often see this as a 2X2 table with the patients knowledge in the columns and the doctors as the rows: Most commonly, both doctor and patient know when the end of life is near — square A. Twenty-four months earlier he had presented to a visit with unintentional weight loss.

Hospice 130

Hospice Diagnostics Physical Exams Vital Signs 130

Valant

JULY 24, 2024

The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments. Plan : Further diagnostic tests and other tasks are included here, along with proposed treatment including patient education, medications, further therapy, and so on.

Medical History 98

Medical History Physical Exams Vital Signs Documentation 98

We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Improved Access to HealthCare One of the most significant advantages of telehealth is that it improves access to medical care, particularly for individuals in rural or underserved areas. This limitation means that telehealth may not be suitable for all medical concerns. Pros of Telehealth 1.

Follow-Up 58

Follow-Up Appointments Physical Exams Vital Signs 58