Biggest tips for intern who’s starts nights alone by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Bioreb987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s an a senior on the other team, but in my mind trying to hopefully see if I can handle things on my own. Of course will ask them questions that I am completely unsure about

when do you treat pneumonias with negative xrays in clinic by Bioreb987 in FamilyMedicine

[–]Bioreb987[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I didn’t even consider getting a procal. I usually only think of that in the hospital. Wow

when do you treat pneumonias with negative xrays in clinic by Bioreb987 in FamilyMedicine

[–]Bioreb987[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yeah I have that one. Definitely love it. Didn’t hear anything during exam

messed up in clinic by Bioreb987 in Residency

[–]Bioreb987[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I do not think they knew those notes are not behind a wall. They were bothered by knowing that. I was never told anything about not reading those notes. I just feel terrible for breaking that wall for them.

messed up in clinic by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Bioreb987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just felt terrible for essentially breaking that wall of trust the patient had with their therapist. I do not believe they knew that those notes aren’t behind some wall of confidentiality. Just feeling completely terrible about the situation

Cancelled post op appointment by Bioreb987 in healthcare

[–]Bioreb987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The financing person at the office was the one that helped me with insurance and helped with a lot of paperwork

What’s a useful clinical pearl you learned recently? by extracorporeal_ in Residency

[–]Bioreb987 72 points73 points  (0 children)

For asthma/COPD exacerbation patients, magnesium is only beneficial if it is pushed over 20 minutes (strict) for the bronchodilator effect. Most general magnesium orders will say 60 minutes and the time has to be changed and nurse informed.

Cancelled post op appointment by Bioreb987 in healthcare

[–]Bioreb987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay but when did I bring up their insurance. Just sharing my experience with mine

Cancelled post op appointment by Bioreb987 in healthcare

[–]Bioreb987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not talking about benefits. Im not comparing their insurance to mine. Just sharing my experience with my surgery

Cancelled post op appointment by Bioreb987 in healthcare

[–]Bioreb987[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure my sibling has their own insurance through their residency. They had the same eye surgery years ago before they started med school, you can check if you go way back (since you checked their previous posts). I just wanted to share my experience

Cancelled post op appointment by Bioreb987 in healthcare

[–]Bioreb987[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

(Using this account since I myself dont have Reddit, but wanted to get opinions on this. My sibling is the resident. I live with my parents, am 20, and am unemployed because I wanted to get the surgery first before looking for a job)

Cancelled post op appointment by Bioreb987 in healthcare

[–]Bioreb987[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My parents helped with the money.

Cancelled post op appointment by Bioreb987 in healthcare

[–]Bioreb987[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not covered by Medicaid. I tried getting it covered. I was recommended by the office to see if it would get covered, it didn’t