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A (re)Visit to an Old-Fashioned Doctor

Sensible Medicine

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. Old-fashioned doctors order tests to substantiate, not generate, their clinical impressions.

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Breaking Down the Duties of a Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

When a doctor comes in and evaluates the patient, they may decide a test or treatment is necessary. Medical assistants will be asked to help prep the patient and the required tools and equipment for these procedures. They may even be asked to perform diagnostic testing themselves.

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SWAT RNs: Supporting Bedside Leaders with Clinical Judgment

Minority Nurse

History and Assessment Mr. Salzo’s medical history is significant for childhood asthma and hypertension. Further diagnostic tests reveal that the mass is a malignant neoplasm. The patient appears anxious and restless, requiring redirection as the triage nurse processes him. I kind of feel discombobulated.” and HgB- 7.2

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14 Ways ChatGPT Is Transforming The Future Of Healthcare

Arkenea

Physicians can streamline documentation procedures, and generate medical charts, and discharge instructions. Physicians can streamline the documentation procedures, and generate medical charts, also discharge instructions. This helps in streamlining the medical record-keeping process.

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Where Do Medical Assistants Work? Exploring Diverse Opportunities in Healthcare

Southern Careers Institute

Physician’s Offices Physician’s offices are often the first place that comes to mind when thinking about where medical assistants work. In these settings, medical assistants serve as the right hand of healthcare providers. They also assist with minor surgical procedures, administer medications, and manage medical records.

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The Young, Female Patient: Sexism, Treatment inequalities, and a Breakdown in Trust

Setting Sights

Just half an hour later, they would test my blood sugars to find they were 3.2. I have no doubts that this will sadly continue for some time, but now that I have seen it from either side of the glass pane, I am eager to change the way we take medical histories, explore patient bias, and handle cases of medical gaslighting.