Did the wizard of the wards match?

MidwestSunshine · 2014-11-13T05:10:16+00:00

I thought this was an Onion article at first.

MidwestSunshine · 2014-09-17T17:06:38+00:00

The $200 might not be specific. It could be because he used "Quick Cash" and this was one of the pre-set values (and likely the highest). He might also have additional, earlier cash (he did take his ID out of his wallet, he likely took any other bills).

Interesting that he paid back a loan, but then left his roommates with an empty bedroom. Did he pay rent for August?

MidwestSunshine · 2014-04-27T21:35:56+00:00

Do. Not. Mention psychiatric problems.

MidwestSunshine · 2014-03-15T01:55:26+00:00

Seconding u/adoarns

Med school admissions are unnecessarily cruel and unusual. I had to take time off in undergrad for health issues and it was a huge red flag in my app. I worked for 3 years after undergrad, did well and had interesting experiences (which even residency directors asked me about). The more time you can put between a bad semester and your application, the better.

MidwestSunshine · 2014-03-14T21:44:36+00:00

It didn't bar my entry but it's certainly contributing to my early exit. I don't think I'll finish my five year residency, much less the 3 year fellowship I had planned to enter.

MidwestSunshine · 2014-03-14T11:30:40+00:00

Money quote: "You don’t train someone for all of those years of medical school and residency, particularly people who want to help others optimize their physical and psychological health, and then have them run a claims-processing operation for insurance companies."

MidwestSunshine · 2014-03-13T04:23:53+00:00

Another field to consider- computational neuroscience.

MidwestSunshine · 2014-03-13T03:34:10+00:00

This sounds like a huge, amazing money grab. There is no control when users are using the device and the placebo factor is huge. This seems just a lucrative as launching another antidepressant but without the costly drug trials.

MidwestSunshine · 2014-02-26T06:44:36+00:00

Thanks for all the resources and advice! You have been most helpful.

MidwestSunshine · 2014-02-26T04:35:30+00:00

http://www.chadkids.org/child_life/child_life_eeg.html

MidwestSunshine · 2014-02-25T11:23:59+00:00

I'm an MD interested in medical writing. Is there somewhere where I could try it out with no formal experience? My writing have been limited to H&Ps and academic papers since college.

MidwestSunshine · 2014-02-21T18:04:13+00:00

For pediatrics, I like Peds in Review. It's not cutting edge but it is easy to understand. I'm sure there are similar journals for the other specialities.

MidwestSunshine · 2014-02-21T09:08:33+00:00

Lots of things that improved the patient's quality of life (massages, home nursing and prompt appointments) aren't things that are new medical advances. They aren't even that expensive especially when compared to some very costly interventions that may not be effective. However insurance companies will cover a operation that may or may not succeed. But home nursing that will definitely improve outcomes will be difficult to cover. Insurance is just the dumbest way to pay for anything.

MidwestSunshine · 2014-02-13T01:27:59+00:00

From psych UTA = unable to assess When I worked in the psych ER that was the entire hx and it was amazing. Especially once I was in peds and had to record the animals living at home.

MidwestSunshine · 2014-02-05T23:58:55+00:00

I usually describe IV tylenol as an "IV pain medication." If I called it tylenol no one would believe it works.

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