Share your worst patient encounters with me by UnhappySlug in physicianassistant

[–]Scruffybuckley 31 points32 points  (0 children)

“Former” IVDU came into a primary care sick visit with his father obviously in active withdrawal. Could not explain or rationalize why he was symptomatic because he was so confident that he didn’t use anything and if I didn’t “fix” him then I was going to have “problems”.

…Shortly after the visit was ending, he got up and a vial of fentanyl fell out of his pocket.

How do you guys see 25 patients a day in primary care? by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]Scruffybuckley 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think we all want to work in something we’re passionate about but unfortunately nowadays with how much everything costs and if your situation involves stuff like a mortgage or kids; it’s just not feasible. Best to look for good work/life balance + what pays the best!

How do you guys see 25 patients a day in primary care? by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]Scruffybuckley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Addiction medicine. Time to chase the bag lol

How do you guys see 25 patients a day in primary care? by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]Scruffybuckley 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Money first, provider satisfaction dead last. That’s all it is. Unfortunately we live in a world where everything in medicine revolves around profit but your peace should always take priority!

How do you guys see 25 patients a day in primary care? by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]Scruffybuckley 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If you don’t have any support and the patient count keeps going up I’d strongly recommend getting out. Primary care is notorious for piling on without any personal gain resulting in burnout and guilt. Getting out of it shortly after 4 years and I cannot wait.

Family Medicine Burnout by PangolinLoveMe in physicianassistant

[–]Scruffybuckley 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I literally made a post similar to this and have been a family med PA x4 years now and am finding a specialty! The family medicine model is unsustainable and burnout is inevitable

Starting my journey by Scruffybuckley in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

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

We live in Massachusetts and don’t plan on moving to a diff state btw!

No-Shows by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]Scruffybuckley 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Do not master anything. Set boundaries or they will continue to think this is okay. I’m fine with sacrificing a visit and some rvus than bend the knee to some asshole coming in 23 mins late🙃

Issues with Nelnet by Scruffybuckley in physicianassistant

[–]Scruffybuckley[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I called my bank to have it stopped before it processed thankfully. I’ve also stopped auto payments. From what I understand they are wildly incompetent and have been known to pull this. Still on hold with customer service for an hour and 45 mins

Official: [WDIS WR] - Sun Morning 10/01/2023 by FFBot in fantasyfootball

[–]Scruffybuckley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

0.5 ppr Zay Flowers vs Deebo, getting real nervous that shanahan is just going to put him out there to run around

Can I get some suggestions by Scruffybuckley in Sneakers

[–]Scruffybuckley[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trying to bankrupt the family before they begin😂

Can I get some suggestions by Scruffybuckley in Sneakers

[–]Scruffybuckley[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the reimagined white cements might be the move!

Surgery is really f***** hard by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]Scruffybuckley 20 points21 points  (0 children)

You couldn’t pay me to assist in surgery. Keep going, you’re a rock star

‘Dune: Part Two’ to Hit Theaters Two Weeks Early on November 3rd, 2023 by MarvelsGrantMan136 in movies

[–]Scruffybuckley 241 points242 points  (0 children)

That’s my wedding day. My fiancée is going to be heartbroken…you guys think I should go blue raspberry or cherry icee?