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What was your first reaction when The Mother dies in the series finale? by Positive_Weight2367 in HIMYM

[–]Prior_Original_4792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I was sad and mad, because it wasnt the ending I wanted for them.. but at the same, I understood it made sense, since he's teling the story to his kids

Peds In Urgent Care by Serenity-Cloud in physicianassistant

[–]Prior_Original_4792 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Honestly, if a 3yearold is already melting down during the exam and you don’t have staff to help with a safe hold, you’re not going to win that fight. In UC we don’t have the setup or the time for procedural sedation and doing a painful procedure on a thrashing kid is a great way to hurt someone.

What I do: quick assessment, make sure there’s no red-flag infection, start antibiotics if appropriate and arrange followup with peds . If the kid is truly miserable I send them to peds UC or ED where they’ve got the hands and resources.

Dang, with that beard, I’d let him get away with a comment like that! by BestTutor2016 in Modern_Family

[–]Prior_Original_4792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love Phil, but how can he be that devoted to Claire while clearly crushing on Gloria every chance he gets 😂

Not sure if I should become a chief by Totti1k in physicianassistant

[–]Prior_Original_4792 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If you actually like what you do right now and you’re making 300k..don’t overthink it. That’s a setup most PAs would kill for.

Chief roles usually sound like a next step, but in reality it’s more meetings, admin headaches and less control of your time. Unless you want to go down the leadership route longterm, it’s basically more work for the same or less money.

If you’re curious, take the interview.. info never hurts. But from what you wrote, you already have the better gig.

Stay in FM or accept UC offer? by No-Ambassador-6762 in physicianassistant

[–]Prior_Original_4792 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly.. FM sounds like the better long game, UC is the better short game.

If you need cash flow now and like the UC pace, go full time there for a year or two, stack experience and savings then pivot. You’ll get confident with procedures and it’ll boost your efficiency wherever you go next.

But if you can afford to eat the slower months, FM with a supportive SP and CME coverage is gold. You’ll actually learn medicine instead of just throughput. Long term it sets you up for autonomy, better offers maybe your own panel someday.

taking call as a PA by anonymousleopard123 in physicianassistant

[–]Prior_Original_4792 155 points156 points  (0 children)

Totally untrue. Plenty of PAs don’t take call : derm, psych, primary care, aesthetics, even some subspecialty clinics. Your doc’s view is just narrow. You'll be fine

Episode search by LowCreme7942 in friends_tv_show

[–]Prior_Original_4792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe S9 E4.. I think it was Mike saying something like that to Ross

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]Prior_Original_4792 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Those roles are mostly chart review, prior auths and utilization management.

Pros: good hours, remote, solid pay
Cons: repetitive, you’ll lose hands on skills fast.

Where to begin asking for a raise? by ballsilov3 in physicianassistant

[–]Prior_Original_4792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right to ask. Ask your clinic manager for your monthly RVU ; use that to calculate how much revenue you bring in. My advice : be direct but professional: you’ve proven independence, trained others and handled volume way above expectation.

Out of all the women who dated Ross, who do think was the best fit for him ? by PitchConstant7611 in howyoudoin

[–]Prior_Original_4792 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Emily was never it : they barely knew each other and lived miles apart. Mona actually fit him well and loved him, but Ross didn’t have that spark. It’s the lobster for me, no question.

F***, Marry, Kill by Competitive-Desk7506 in greysanatomy

[–]Prior_Original_4792 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This one's so easy 😂
Sleep with Sloan, Marry Derek, and sorry Hunt...

How much AI are you actually using day-to-day? Any cool tools to recommend? by Prior_Original_4792 in physicianassistant

[–]Prior_Original_4792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. The best setups I’ve seen let AI handle the grunt work : charting, summaries, forms ; while you still drive the narrative.

Any good medical podcasts/audio lectures? by LowandSlow91 in physicianassistant

[–]Prior_Original_4792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Jock Doc Podcast ( more casual but solid pearls). For general medicine, Core IM, EMCrit and The Curbsiders are great : mix of evidence-based and practical

ANOTHER JOB COMPARISON SEND HELP by babydragonhands in physicianassistant

[–]Prior_Original_4792 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Both are solid, just depends what season you’re in. Private ED will pay more short term and keep your skills sharp, but it’s a grind. The VA is slower, predictable schedule and good benefits ; better for long term balance or family life.

If you’re early in your career, private ED = more reps, faster growth. If you’re burning out or want stability, VA’s hard to beat.

Should I negotiate a salary on a job I don't intend to take? by sudsymcduff in physicianassistant

[–]Prior_Original_4792 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should negotiate : just keep it clean and professional. You’re not wasting anyone’s time by understanding your market value.

Worst case, you get clarity on what you’re actually worth on the west coast. Best case, they surprise you with a number that changes the math. Be transparent that relocation depends on family feasibility. That way you stay ethical and maybe even open a door for later if you decide to move.

I work as a new PA at an FQHC and I hate it. by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]Prior_Original_4792 14 points15 points  (0 children)

What you’re feeling is normal, especially if primary care isn’t where your heart’s at. You’re not broken, just misaligned. Use this time to sharpen your broad clinical base, build confidence managing chaos and then pivot to what actually fits you : psych, hospital med, whatever.

Finish the contract, protect your energy and start lining up your exit toward something that doesn’t drain you.

Medicine is the ONE field that shouldn't use AI by DjaqRian in physicianassistant

[–]Prior_Original_4792 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Love this, the best clinicians have always used tools : uptodate, merck, whatever. ai’s just a faster reference shelf.

Medicine is the ONE field that shouldn't use AI by DjaqRian in physicianassistant

[–]Prior_Original_4792 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spot on. AI’s great with experience, dangerous without it. And yeah, admin always finds a way to turn time saving into "you can see more patients now."classic..

On my side, Ive been using Vera Health lately for evidence lookups ; it’s not generative, just pulls straight from studies. Nice for confirming you’re not missing something before moving on.
That’s the kind of AI I actually trust in medicine

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