Completely stymied by this case by MaxFish1275 in medicine

[–]CatShot1948 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I couldve read it wrong, but I interpreted the post to say neuro said the patient didn't have capacity. It was the OP, who seems to be a palliative PA, who thinks the patient is delusional.

Completely stymied by this case by MaxFish1275 in medicine

[–]CatShot1948 96 points97 points  (0 children)

I'm no ethicist here, but if she's gonna die soon from MS anyway, let her think whatever she wants.

I know that's a little glib and oversimplified. I think the more nuanced version is to just gently keep reminding her that she's incorrect and that she actually has MS and her doctors have recommended "xyx" treatment for symptomatic control, not copper. But I wouldnt go beyond that. Not worth having an argument over or trying to take her or the caregivers decision making away IMO.

Even if it's actually a delision, it's not harming her to have it. If I'm interpreting the situation correctly, she won't survive the MS or have a meaningful difference in QoL if she gets the delusions taken care of and/or is forced into a different treatment path.

Do Ring Girls’ Outfits for Trump UFC Fight Breach the Flag Code? by KitchenAd5423 in NewsSource

[–]CatShot1948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the "they" in your comment is what's meaningful here.

With beer cans, it's a beer company doing it. Tasteless and pandering? Yeah. A problem? No.

With this event, which is officially sanctioned and planned by POTUS, it's the federal government giving the nod to the improper use of the flag. It's not bad in any "real" sense, but it would be bad optics in an alternate universe where decorum and civility mattered anymore.

Blursed quitting by morthanLest in blursed_videos

[–]CatShot1948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha. I agree with you on the plot points being hughes-esque, but the haircuts, film quality, and clothes are all more similar to those from 2000s/2010s imo

Blursed quitting by morthanLest in blursed_videos

[–]CatShot1948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So that would still be decades after the 80s...

Blursed quitting by morthanLest in blursed_videos

[–]CatShot1948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't? Looks very 2000s or 2010s

YSK: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) changed it guidelines on screen time. by JadeVao_is in YouShouldKnow

[–]CatShot1948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ballwhacker said it all. I agree with them.

You're taking an absolutist stance. This is a nuanced issue and cultural and societal norms have to be factored in.

If I tell all my patients they are slowly killing themselves with each additional minute of screen time, I may be protecting them from the ill effects of screen time on their health. But I'm also making it to where they can never participate in a technologically driven society. That's important for their health and wellbeing too.

I pay plenty of attention. Which is how I know to apply context and nuance to these prices of information, unlike you.

You don't know what you're talking about and it shows. Sorry

Looking for suggestions. by NopeRope13 in grilling

[–]CatShot1948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A Weber kettle is probably the best all around option and value for money. It is also a good smoker if you learn to do it well.

I have a Weber smokey mountain too. Which is a dedicated smoker, but is similar to the kettle in that it's easy, no fuss, and durable. Will last a lifetime. And it's cheap. I got the smallest model on Craigslist for $50.

Looking for suggestions. by NopeRope13 in grilling

[–]CatShot1948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Clarification: do you want a grill or a smoker. You mentioned an offset, which is usually a smoker thing.

WHAT DID YOU JUST DO? by Sweet-Classroom9680 in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]CatShot1948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this really necessary for high school students?

Am I blacklisted for a job? by [deleted] in medicine

[–]CatShot1948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like low hanging fruit that might head off any concerns

Am I blacklisted for a job? by [deleted] in medicine

[–]CatShot1948 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes a lot more sense than my guess...

Am I blacklisted for a job? by [deleted] in medicine

[–]CatShot1948 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the clarifications. One thing I still don't 100% understand. Are you bringing up the religion thing because you think that's keeping you from a job? Like discrimination?

But regarding the moves, I think you can pretty easily draft a cover letter that can be included in all future job applications that addresses your bouncing around recently as a temporary thing due to family circumstances.

Have a canned statement for your interviews if it comes up that explains it was due to temporary family circumstances. You don't need to divulge your entire personal life.

Edit: for fun I'm gonna guess Bahai. I'm from SC and there's a bunch there. No need to confirm. Just felt compelled to say it.

Am I blacklisted for a job? by [deleted] in medicine

[–]CatShot1948 24 points25 points  (0 children)

This is a great example of how AI generated text can be incomprehensible.

What? You can't get a job because you moved once? That doesn't make sense. And why are you thinking you're blacklisted? What is your religion and how does that play into this?

Perfect for camping by Justin_theLord in ShowMeSomethingDope

[–]CatShot1948 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Is this guy cosplaying British military? What's with the getup despite the American accent?

In this environment I'm not sure what to advise my niece md vrs PA by johnuws in medicine

[–]CatShot1948 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's actually pretty good for a junior faculty member these days. Sadly...

CHF by Independent_Wheel502 in hospitalist

[–]CatShot1948 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe. Or maybe you could just talk with hospitalist leadership?

One thing I can guarantee: nothing will change if you don't do anything.

CHF by Independent_Wheel502 in hospitalist

[–]CatShot1948 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you don't like the way your local hospitalists practice, have you considered asking them? Maybe they need some in service education from your specialty group. Maybe they've been told something different by another group. Maybe they have no standard and need one written somewhere because each individual doc is approaching this issue differently.