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The AI Doctor Will Message You Now

Sensible Medicine

I’ve been following the general conversations and have been particularly interested in AI’s potential to improve diagnostic performance. Whatever great advances are ahead, I cannot foresee a time that people will be comfortable receiving counseling from a computer or receiving recommendations about diagnostics or treatments.

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Friday Reflection 35: Four Who Fired Me

Sensible Medicine

This doesn’t mean snake oil and unnecessary tests and referrals. After our third disagreement over her wanting preventative medications and screening tests far out of line with guidelines -- and my own comfort – she decided she’d be better served by another physician. We also spoke on the phone about every two weeks.

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7 Fast Growing Entry Level Healthcare Jobs for 2025

ACI Medical & Dental School

Medical Assistants perform both administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and clinical duties such as taking patient vital signs, assisting with examinations, and preparing treatment rooms. EKG Technicians work in hospitals, cardiology clinics, and diagnostic centers. Where Do They Work? Where Do They Work? Where Do They Work?

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Friday Reflection 24: I Would Rather Go Back in Time

Sensible Medicine

For my entire career I have had a clinic scheduled on Friday afternoon. First, I know that if I didn’t have patients scheduled Friday afternoon, I’d probably kick off early. Having a full schedule on Fridays assures that I stick it out to the bitter end, thus making me more productive each week.

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Friday Reflection #40: Power

Sensible Medicine

The medical team admits him and performs a diagnostic thoracentesis, the results of which reveal a complicated parapneumonic effusion (pH = 7.11). Carotid dopplers are often done even though the test is definitively unnecessary in almost all cases. A thoracic surgery consultation is called for a chest tube to be placed.

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How Physicians Can Use AI to Streamline Their Work

Mobius MD

Triage Patient Communication Chatbots are very good at answering routine questions, triaging symptoms, and helping patients schedule appointments based on urgency. Instead, it provides a powerful “second read” to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce the likelihood of missed findings. This technology doesn’t replace radiologists.

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8 Reasons Why You Should Become a Nurse Practitioner

Minority Nurse

Each day, NPs provide comprehensive care to their patients by completing thorough assessments, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, interpreting the results, and formulating treatment plans based on the findings. If working in a hospital, you have more input on your schedule, and weekends may or may not be required.