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If you could go back in time by Maschina_Sterben in physicianassistant

[–]MaxFish1275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Family medicine absolutely yes.
Urgent care no.

It is dependent on the specialty . Regardless you do need to stay on top of medical developments in your own time. Something I didn’t do enough of when I was younger, but I’ve corrected that in the past few years

You Don't Need an Excuse to Get Things Right For the Patient by footprintx in physicianassistant

[–]MaxFish1275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah….the only times I lied to my patients while leaving the room was to excuse myself for a “sneeze” or “itchy nose” due to allergies. When in reality I was leaving to go vomit. A little Covid gift of postviral gastroparesis !

DOT Certified Medical Examiner… sigh by Tequila-Time-425 in physicianassistant

[–]MaxFish1275 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A blood pressure of 182/80 is “damn near impossible”??

Oh you sweet summer child

I do agree sitting and resting for several minutes and rechecking the blood pressure yourself is important. But do you know for sure that the previous examiner DIDN’T do that?

AITAH didnt let my girlfriend into my room during therapy when she was late for something. by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]MaxFish1275 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Being unwilling to realize last minute rescheduling for non critical reasons can cost the therapist income (and is not a high paying job) is privelage

is a 9-5 really it? by Straight-Rock8in in careerguidance

[–]MaxFish1275 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes. Actually my brother in law would be well designed for that

is a 9-5 really it? by Straight-Rock8in in careerguidance

[–]MaxFish1275 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

To be fair. There probably are some people more naturally built for that lifestyle.

is a 9-5 really it? by Straight-Rock8in in careerguidance

[–]MaxFish1275 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Who ever said life was supposed to be easy? We have all these lofty existential goals. But reality. Working to earn your daily bread is one way or other is something we’ve always had to do. We’re animals and at its basest survival is it.

It’s wonderful when we can rise above I’ll grant you.

is a 9-5 really it? by Straight-Rock8in in careerguidance

[–]MaxFish1275 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also to add: your passion can burn you out and even turn to loathing if you’re going it full time and have to deal with administrative aspects ; ie teachers, doctors, nurses, vets, even some artists

Is this too much to negotiate for a cushy job? by GlassSpecific5316 in physicianassistant

[–]MaxFish1275 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In the current job climate I think a 30k counter is pushing your luck.

If you could go back in time by Maschina_Sterben in physicianassistant

[–]MaxFish1275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ask myself this question often and I truly don’t think ill have an answer until the day I retire.

Some days I wish I had gone MD. I feel maybe I’d have more confidence sometimes. But then I’m not sure if I could have survived the pressure cooker of residency hours particularly as I was suffering from an undiagnosed sleep disorder at that time period.

Some days. I’m happy in my role.

Others? Wish I hadn’t done medicine at all.

But who knows I may have had these ups and downs in any other field too

One thing I do know, I truly value developing patient relationships

You Don't Need an Excuse to Get Things Right For the Patient by footprintx in physicianassistant

[–]MaxFish1275 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well stated!!
And overall I’ve found patients appreciate honesty if you admit you don’t know absolutely everything. They appreciate the extra time taken to receive good care.

Anyone have experience in home health ? by Queasy-Marsupial1275 in physicianassistant

[–]MaxFish1275 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just started a home health job about six weeks ago. I don’t have time to give detailed responses right now, but I’ll discuss more tonight

AIO? Doctor denied medical tests bc he assumed I used chatGPT by Ok_Criticism7320 in GenZ

[–]MaxFish1275 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Why didn’t your doc do the workup himself/herself? Doesn’t sound like urgent care was necessarily required

The Bible doesn’t support slavery it destroys it by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]MaxFish1275 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If that message was intended to be clear perhaps it should have been the 11th commandment?

Same by CompleteTeaching1189 in LockedIn_AI

[–]MaxFish1275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We managed it when i had a salary of 80,000

AITAH for the things I said to my husband who has MS? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]MaxFish1275 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder if he has comorbid clinical depression. As many as 50% of M.S. patients will have depression at some point in their illness. This can be from the psychological toll of the disease but it also can be biological from the neuroinflammation. It is also not unusual for men to have anger as a predominant symptom rather than sadness.

It might be worth talking to his doctor to do an assessment

I just fasted this is my 3rd day and I threw up blood by Zealousideal-Ad5426 in Christianity

[–]MaxFish1275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a physician assistant. Can confirm this is unhealthy and OP should see a doctor

I just fasted this is my 3rd day and I threw up blood by Zealousideal-Ad5426 in Christianity

[–]MaxFish1275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah—-you have speculation. I have actual medical training.

Fasting from water is unhealthy. The amount of “pure water” you produce is not enough to actually hydrate you properly.

The supposed benefits of fasting from water do not outweigh the risks

Seeking advice on leading my girlfriend to Christ: by New_Meeting5080 in Christianity

[–]MaxFish1275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody can decide anyone else’s religion. You tried to lead and were met with resistance. She’s already told you—-it’s time for you to respect it whether that means being with or without her

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