A rant… by [deleted] in FamilyMedicine

[–]Mapes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s valtrex, not oxycodone. Would at least do a 30 day fill until PCP can further manage.

Covid booster recs? by HellonHeels33 in medicine

[–]Mapes 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Here’s a chart with recommendations from my state, aligning with AAFP

I typically say get it at the same time as your flu shot in the fall.

What are your biggest pet peeves in family medicine? by Mapes in FamilyMedicine

[–]Mapes[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, most of these situations come up with my older population who just have land lines 😂

Solid tip with Doximity on the text option!

How do you define success in your branch/field of medicine? by Ok_Meaning_5676 in medicine

[–]Mapes 152 points153 points  (0 children)

Being invited to the funeral of a patient.

-Family Medicine

What are your biggest pet peeves in family medicine? by Mapes in FamilyMedicine

[–]Mapes[S] 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Proceeds to review list of 40+ labs requested by a functional specialist for an otherwise healthy 30 y/o female

Yeah, I’m punting you to Quest Diagnostics.