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A (re)Visit to an Old-Fashioned Doctor

Sensible Medicine

First it let me dive into the history and the work of the author, Herbert L. 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. Fred , who sounds like an incredible man.

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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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Friday Reflection 44: Diagnostic Enigma

Sensible Medicine

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. Many non-medical friends have asked me to recount interesting cases to them. Always ask, and ask again, about alcohol and drug use.

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What Are SOAP Notes and How Do You Write Them?

Valant

The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments. Progress notes are where you record information about treatments applied and how the patient responds to treatment.

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Medical Assistant Programs

Southern Careers Institute

Online Medical Assistant Programs With the plethora of choice out there, selecting the right career path is not an easy decision. Other careers within the health care industry include medical support jobs, such as medical assistants. Online medical assistant programs are the new frontier in education.

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Becoming a Medical Assistant after Being a Military Medic

Prism Career Institute

If you were a military medic, you should consider using your knowledge and experience to become a medical assistant. Let’s learn more about how the Medical Assistant program at Prism Career Institute can help you further your career. What Is a Medical Assistant? Why Should You Become a Medical Assistant?

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What It’s Like to Work as a Podiatrist’s Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

A medical assistant is an important member of a healthcare team. Medical assisting involves working alongside physicians or specialists while performing a variety of duties that impact the quality of care a patient receives. Qualified medical assistants can work in an assortment of specialties.