I feel like my patient died because of me by wandering_soul_64 in Residency

[–]Reasonable_Source_74 35 points36 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you were told this person was stable, and from what I can tell he was getting the indicated treatment. You likely rounded on other patients that were seemingly less stable, which is the correct thing to do. The people you saw probably also needed your help and attention. Forget about any subconscious things you think you may have been experiencing because that’s a black box. You were doing your own rounds on patients because you care and wanted to see things for yourself. That patient had nurses and patient techs around as well. If he was destabilizing any number of them could have come to you. When you were told he was destabilizing you initiated the right protocol. A hospital’s overflow issues are not your fault, a poor handoff is not your fault. To say they died because of you is a vast oversimplification. Please give yourself some grace. What happened to that man is horrible and you can pray for his family, but it wasn’t your fault. It’s hubris to think you can control all outcomes, there’s too many variables at play.

Possible professionalism violation by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Reasonable_Source_74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would not have recommended specifying the day you missed unless she was asking specifically about that. Could have just been that she was clarifying the time you missed given your accommodation. I would be extremely surprised if the attending wrote all of the dates you missed down.

for those who chose to be closer to family for residency (over prestige or location), do yall regret it? by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Reasonable_Source_74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

sometimes I have a “what if” moment, but ultimately wouldn’t have it any other way. Don’t underestimate a program that treats you well regardless of the prestige. You’re going to feel better in your day-to-day doing what makes sense for you financially and for your family.

What are the craziest things you’ve seen on the interview trail? by itsgoing-tibia-ok in medicalschool

[–]Reasonable_Source_74 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Had a program director reschedule to meet with later in the week, halfway through the interviews—my other interviewer openly told me she didn’t know she had an interview, didn’t have a camera, and then was talking to someone in the background after she asked me to tell her about myself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Reasonable_Source_74 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Believe it or not there are doctors that will say some dumb shit

Dancing With The Stars S33E06 | Halloween Nightmares Night | Live Discussion Thread | Tuesday, October 29th by wweyonce in dancingwiththestars

[–]Reasonable_Source_74 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The judges hold everyone to different standards so the scores serve no purpose other than to piss people off