#patient care

[heardatmedschool]

Doctor: What do you see in this X-ray?

Students: *collective gasp*

Doctor: Please don’t do that in front of patients.

[v-tired-queer]

Y'ALL GUESS WHO'S NOW A COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT?!?!?!?!

🎊 ME! 🥳

I'm going to become a certified Patient Care Technician! I'm so excited!!

[wayfaringmd]

Pro tip for PCPs, AKA “How to have boundaries with specialists”

When a patient comes in saying “Dr. Specialist told me to ask/tell you to do this [specialists wheelhouse related thing] for me,” the answer is “I don’t treat you for [specialist thing], so I would feel more comfortable if Dr. Specialist did that for you. If I need to call Dr. Specialist and let them know, I’d be happy to do so.”

I know I’ve ranted about this before, but I am so sick of specialists telling our shared patients to ask me to do their work for them. Just because you are a specialist doesn’t mean your time is more valuable than mine. If I don’t treat the condition, I have no business ordering the patient’s ostomy or catheter supplies because I don’t know what they need! I shouldn’t be prescribing a DMARD for their RA when they see a rheumatologist. And I dang sure don’t need to fill out the FMLA paperwork when you, Dr. Specialist, wrote them out of work for the orthopedic injury that YOU managed! Now if you refer them back to me for tighter blood pressure / blood sugar control or appropriate vaccinations, sure, that’s right up my alley and I’m glad to oblige. But don’t ask me to do your job for you. I am busy with my own paperwork.

This week I’ve been asked to do FMLA forms for a rheumatologist and an orthopedist and I also got asked to set a patient up for an infusion of a drug I’ve never heard of (and that our hospital doesn’t carry) by a rheumatologist. Nope, ain’t doing it. I hate to give the patient the run around because it isn’t fair to them but it also isn’t fair to me to do someone else’s work for no compensation.

Future specialists of Medblr, it is a disservice to your patients to claim “I don’t do disability/FMLA paperwork” or “I don’t do PAs”. If you are treating the patient, your job is to manage everything related to the condition you treat. PCPs, of all people, don’t have free time to do your work for you.

[korya-elana]

The undeniable, pervasive joy I feel when I confirm a combative patient’s accusations of being crazy.

Yes, ma’am, I am insane. I’m genuinely certifiable, did you think I didn’t already know? 😂

[booksr4ever18]

okay i just filled out a patient history form online for a dr appointment and uh champ

I think those are the same thing

[vesper-of-roses]

When I take the patient with a history of being sexually inappropriate with staff because I'm the only male tech in the department and he starts being sexually inappropriate with me:

[wikipediapictures]

Pharmacist

[ensurembs]

Listen to Your Heart: 9 Subtle Symptoms That Could Indicate Coronary Heart Disease

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Symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease

Remember always pay attention to your physical health and see a doctor if you face any concerning symptoms mentioned below.

Fatigue

Being exhausted or tied without any reasonable cause may be an indicator of coronary heart disease. Fatigue may occur because the heart needs to work harder to pump blood through the constricted arteries. Read More..

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[adrianasgnn]

Curél Cares Campaign Gives Back to the ANA [Video]

#HomeCareNursing #NursingCare #PatientCare #UnitedStatesHomeCare #Home Care Nursing #Nursing Care #Patient Care #United States Home Care

[heardatmedschool]

“Patients can make you feel things. The important part it’s for you to identify what it is, be it pity, sadness, even anger; and that you don’t take it out in the patient.”

[drmayurdalvi]

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)

 Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a surgical procedure to remove kidney stones that are too large to pass naturally or by other non-invasive treatments. In this procedure, a small incision is made in the back to create a tunnel through the skin and tissue to access the kidney. Then an endoscope is inserted through the incision to find and remove kidney stones.

  PCNL is usually performed under general anesthesia and requires a short hospital stay of 1-3 days. This procedure has a high success rate and is considered safe and effective in treating large or complex kidney stones. This procedure is recommended for patients with kidney stones larger than 2 cm or located in areas of the kidney that are difficult to access with other non-invasive treatments. PCNL is also used in patients with other medical conditions that make other treatments less safe or effective.

 Prior to the procedure, the patient may need to have imaging tests, such as a CT scan or ultrasound, to locate kidney stones and determine the best method for their removal. Patients are also advised to stop taking blood thinners such as aspirin and warfarin before surgery to reduce the risk of bleeding.

 During surgery, the patient lies on their back and a small incision is made in their back.  A guidewire is then inserted into the kidney through the incision and tunneled with a series of dilators. A nephroscope,  a thin tubular instrument with a camera and light source, is inserted through a tunnel to locate and remove kidney stones. After the stone is removed, a tube called a nephrostomy tube is inserted into the kidney to drain any remaining fluid and debris. 

 After the procedure, patients may experience pain or discomfort in the back or abdomen and may be given pain relievers to manage these symptoms. Patients are also advised to drink plenty of fluids to wash away any remaining stone debris. In some cases, patients may need to undergo additional procedures to completely remove all kidney stones.

  Overall, PCNL is a safe and effective surgical procedure for treating large or complex kidney stones. Patients should discuss the risks and benefits of this procedure with their doctor to determine if this is the best treatment option for their individual needs.

For more information Visit: www.drmayurdalvi.com

[the-witch-of-one-piece]

Apperantly, patients don't understand when you go into a medical office you still have to wear a mask. I tried to explain that to a pt. and she told me off because I asked her to put a mask on and she refused to wear it. A lot of things are going around since the cold weather is coming in, still cases of covid but also RSV and the flu as well. Please just make sure you are all protected these kind of things wont go away at all no way of getting rid of them we can only contain them and reduce the spread. Wearing a mask going into a medical office with sick people and washing hands along with the social distancing. If you also sick please stay home.

[digiprima]

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[tramontane-fire]

Check.

If a patient says something is wrong, check it.

If you think they're malingering or it's all in their head, check it anyway.

If a patient says they're in pain, check the area where the pain is.

If a patient says a treatment isn't working, check it.

If a patient says, "I hurt," your response does not get to be "No, you don't."

It costs $0.00 and 30 seconds to check. Just, check. The world is full of horror stories about ineffective anesthesia and inappropriate medications and missed diagnoses and they all started with us. not. checking.

[mediopinions]

Top Productivity Tools For Healthcare Professionals

Our world today has started to increasingly depend on technology for its efficient functioning. Technology has now started to integrate into our daily life, aiding and assisting humans whenever possible. One of the sectors in which tremendous enhancement with technology is possible is the field of medical care. The Covid pandemic has thrown light on the major issues faced by the healthcare sector and productivity optimization has been one of the most important ones. In many places across the globe, the doctor-to-patient ratio has not met the mark and it is important to ensure that quality care is provided to all patients. To make this happen, the gross productivity of the whole field should be increased and this is when productivity tools come into play. he first kind of tool that can be used is Medical Software Programmes.

Every medical center or a hospital works like an office. This includes the creation of reports, periodic audits, and most importantly, the huge amount of paperwork associated with it. To reduce such burdens, medical software can be used to digitize and organize all the data available. Not only this but each patient’s medical history can also be individually cataloged to make day-to-day activities much easier. The next kind of tool that can be used is the Video Call app which connects the patients to the doctor. Although the concept of video calls has been around for quite some time, it was only during the Covid times that people started depending more on telemedicine and video conferencing to consult healthcare professionals. This gave a huge advantage to both doctors and patients alike. Patients could consult with the best of practitioners from the comfort of their own homes and the doctors needn’t worry about the spread of the virus and could normally consult patients during those tough times. Another one of these methods is the Outsourcing of Medical Transcription Services. Often, healthcare professionals roam around with a pen and paper in hand and have this tedious job of paperwork.

This tremendously decreases their productivity as they have to focus on records and patient care. That is when outsourcing transcription comes into play. Outsourcing such tasks are one of the most efficient ways to deal with the paperwork. Outsourcing also creates more job opportunities and lessens the money spent on recruitment. One of the most famous ways in which productivity is increased these days is by using Medical Apps. Some best examples available in the market are Medscape, Kareo, Lexicomp, etc. The defining feature of such kind of app is the convenience that it provides to the users. Any kind of information, right from the drug dosage, and news reports to animations and journal articles, everything is available with the click of a button.

The user-friendly interface also can be accessed by healthcare professionals almost anywhere if a smartphone and an internet connection are available. These apps can also be used by students to understand their syllabus better with dedicated apps just for mapping the human anatomy. They can also aid in the proper diagnosis of diseases, to name a few of the features provided in the apps. The last one of these types is the healthcare apps for patients. From wearing smart devices that capture real-time data and monitor the patient’s well-being, these kinds of apps make remote diagnosis possible, thus increasing the productivity of healthcare professionals manifold.

They also help in delivering accurate diagnostic information to a patent, help in booking appointments, and replace chances where human errors are possible. Additionally, dosage renewals could also be enabled, saving travel and consultation time. The medical history of the patient can also be recorded, with allergies and prescriptions duly noted.

This helps both the patient and the healthcare professional stay organized without fear of files or prescriptions getting misplaced. Only a small number of productivity tools are listed above. With the advent of technology, innovations are seen in the market every day and new technologies have started to replace the existing ones. Not just this, there are robots and surgical arms now designed to perform precision surgeries and these innovations are surely here to stay. Furthermore, all of these tools are available for free or for a budget-friendly amount for all healthcare professionals to benefit from the services available.

[kael-writ]

CW: sexual violence and medical trauma

yknow, I wanted so badly to be able to entirely blame myself for bolting from the gyny yesterday. If it was just a problem with me, I can have total control of it.

but I dont think the way they handled it was ok. I had a crying panic attack about a vaginal exam and said "well it seems like I dont have a choice". They also knew I hadnt been to a gyny in 20 years. I barely looked at them. I hugged my body. It was really obvious I was very uncomfortable and scared and upset.

I think it would have helped a lot if they had done things to help me trust them - like say it was my choice, I could take breaks if I needed, and talked more about the procedure. Talked to me more about making me comfortable.

Also, I dont know that this procedure even WAS necessary when they were just "seeing for themselves" what the ER had already found.

Instead they just kinda said, we need to do this, and not much else- and then with two complete strangers staring at me, ordered me to undress from the waist down. Just like that, right there in front of them. They couldnt offer me a gown, to undress in private, or something? My last gyny was that long ago but I swear that's what she did then.

I panicked and bolted. And yes, I could have acted differently. Im not saying I dont have ANY responsibility or way to make the situation better. Im just saying, I think gynys ought to change how they deal with people who may be severely uncomfortable.

After talking to two female friends, BOTH of them mentioned feeling panic of the gyny. I bet this is really common, especially with young people.

When I was in the ER, and at Planned Parenthood, they did a lot more to make me comfortable and feel safe. I refused a pelvic at PP, and the lady did just kinda assume I was having a pelvic instead of asking, but they didnt push me to do it.

In the ER they presented it as my choice, they talked about taking breaks, they talked me through it, they offered breaks, they offered aftercare when I was crying and working on my breathing to prevent a panic attack. I felt safe, understood, and respected.

I was supposed to get my surgery from that hospital, where I had built trust, that week, and then insurance got declined. And that made me have to start all over. And this is hard.

It hurt to have to feel like I am not allowed access to a great care team because Im too poor, and being poor in part because of medical disabilities that include mental and physical chronic illness. What a sick joke. American healthcare.

I didnt even really go through any major sexual trauma, nothing that happened to me in terms of actual sex was even entirely non-consensual, just kinda not having my full consent fully respected the whole time and stuff like that. And stuff like getting groped at parties or whatever, frankly really normal stuff. I also do have some history of being mistreated by medical people in the past, mostly due to being queer and mentally ill. but nothing really major. I cant imagine what this would be like for someone who had survived something much more extreme. 

The last person I trusted with my body I knew for a year, and he scared me very badly (trigger warning for this, but - he expressed a fantasy of killing me, during sex, out of nowhere. /TW). So why should I trust a woman I JUST met?

I want to survive, I dont want to suffer, I dont wanna get more disabled, I dont wanna lose my job. I am worried and scared, sad, exhausted, ashamed, lots of big feelings, I need help and support, and it falls on me to do this. I have therapy in a few hours, and I will come up with a plan. but I would like to not be the only one who learns from my experience. I would like some doctor somewhere to hear my story some day and learn.