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Friday Reflection 27: The Poor Historian

Sensible Medicine

Many a medical trainee has been humiliated on morning rounds after proclaiming that their presentation was wanting because the “patient was a poor historian.” ” Any attending worth her white coat will respond in one of the following ways: “There are no poor historians, just poor history-takers.”

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What does a hospital pharmacy technician do?

NHA Now

Medication history technician Hospital pharmacy technicians may serve the role of a medication history technician. Create and update training videos and documents to assist with compounding adherence. Ensuring crash carts are adequately supplied with their institution's required medications.

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A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant, Taught by NWSC

Northwest Suburban College

Medical assistants often begin by reviewing patient charts from the previous day to ensure all records are up-to-date. This helps in understanding the medical history and any ongoing treatments for the patients that will be seen that day. When patients arrive, medical assistants are usually the first point of contact.

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RETAIL PHARMACY VS INSTITUTIONAL PHARMACY

CareerStep

Working in a hospital pharmacy may involve going on rounds with the doctor or medical students if the particular hospital does rounds, according to Jesie Davenport , CPhT, pharm tech academic lead, and instructor. Institutional, or hospital pharmacy, involves less public interaction.

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ePrescription Software Development – Detailed Outlook

Arkenea

Around 75 percent of medication errors have occurred due to distraction. Physicians and hospital staff are surrounded by multiple responsibilities such as attending to patients, examining lab results, reassuring families, rounding on patients, and more. Medication history data prevents severe medicine errors during admissions.

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General Medicine Service Expectations

Sensible Medicine

I expect you to have the best grasp of your patients’ history of present illness, past medical history, and relevant social history. Data from the history and physical exam are critical and free. Do not go to the bathroom while we are rounding. Documentation Please complete your documentation promptly.