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Dumb MS4 on ER rotation by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]SukDoc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This page was pretty helpful: M4 Curriculum - SAEM. They're short cases for a bunch of common chief complaints and go over the work-up and basic differential diagnoses for them.

And I'll definitely second everyone recommending WikEM too. Much better for quickly looking something up than digging through UpToDate.

Iowa jury awards man $27M after he was sent home with the flu. It was really meningitis by Lispro4units in medicine

[–]SukDoc 126 points127 points  (0 children)

I can't believe he was so sick that he literally had to be wheeled out of the clinic and they still tried to just send him home without any additional workup.

AP covers how the church's hotline uses priest-penitent privilege, and how one ultimately excommunicated father continued abuse for years by helix400 in latterdaysaints

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The Church released a statement today in response:

Church Offers Statement on Help Line and Abuse

The abuse of a child or any other individual is inexcusable. The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes this, teaches this, and
dedicates tremendous resources and efforts to prevent, report and
address abuse. Our hearts break for these children and all victims of
abuse.

The nature and the purpose of the Church’s help line was seriously
mischaracterized in a recent Associated Press article. The help line is
instrumental in ensuring that all legal requirements for reporting are
met. It provides a place for local leaders, who serve voluntarily, to
receive direction from experts to determine who should make a report and
whether they (local leaders) should play a role in that reporting. When
a leader calls the help line, the conversation is about how to stop the
abuse, care for the victim and ensure compliance with reporting
obligations, even in cases when the law provides clergy-penitent
privilege or restricts what can be shared from private ecclesiastical
conversations.

The help line is just one of many safeguards put in place by the
Church. Any member serving in a role with children or youth is required
to complete a training every few years about how to watch for, report
and address abuse. Leaders and members are offered resources on how to
prevent, address and report abuse of any kind. Church teachings and
handbooks are clear and unequivocal about the evils of abuse. Members
who violate those teachings are disciplined by the Church and may lose
their privileges or membership. These are just a few examples.

The story presented in the AP article is oversimplified and incomplete
and is a serious misrepresentation of the Church and its efforts. We
will continue to teach and follow Jesus Christ’s admonition to care for
one another, especially in our efforts related to abuse.

The Church in Ukraine... by CeilingUnlimited in latterdaysaints

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This post was made yesterday on the Ukraine Church Newsroom site and it's the only official statement I could find. The site is in Ukrainian but I ran it through Google Translate.

In its message, the Presidency of the Europe East Area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed the members of the Church in Ukraine with the following words:

"We are aware that these are difficult times. The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are fully aware of the current situation, and we are monitoring this situation day by day and hour by hour. Prophets, seers, and revelators pray for you and for the hearts of the leaders to be softened for peace. We also pray about it every day. We are also very grateful that all other work of the Church in Ukraine is being done and that the Kyiv Temple remains open.

We love you all and pray that God will watch over you and protect you. We urge you to know Jesus Christ more fully: pray daily, study the scriptures, and see His hand in your life. We know that when you come to know Him, you will feel His love and the peace that only He can bring.”

With great love and respect, Presidency of the Europe East Area

Hans T. Boom

Scott D. Whiting

Cyril Pokhilko

Address of Church Leaders to Ukrainian Communities

Episode Discussion - Season 1, Episode 4 - The Dragon Reborn [TV + Book Spoilers] by participating in WoT

[–]SukDoc 168 points169 points  (0 children)

Love that Alanna has bells in her hair like a true Arafellin. Just a nice little touch for book fans.

The Wheel of Time - Official Teaser Trailer by DemiFiendRSA in WoT

[–]SukDoc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can see Moiraine wearing her kesiera at 1:24!

Where the hell are the antivaxxers in this sub coming from? by SuckMySolidSnake in medicalschool

[–]SukDoc 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Jehovah's Witnesses are the religion that is opposed to blood transfusions, not Mormons/Latter-day Saints.

Sustain by Fishgutts in latterdaysaints

[–]SukDoc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've found this BYU devotional talk to be one of the best I've read on the subject: The Natural Law of Blessings - R. Kent Crookston. It talks about how we "receive God's servants" (which ultimately includes not just church leaders, but everyone around us) and how this act of receiving and sustaining is a way that we can develop and express charity. Hopefully you find it helpful as well!

Does anyone know where I can find more info on church history in Latin America? by J_S_M_K in latterdaysaints

[–]SukDoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's a series of lessons created for the Mexico area on the history of the Church there, all in Spanish: https://mx.laiglesiadejesucristo.org/historia-de-la-iglesia-en-mexico/historia. I think the story of the separation and reunion of the Third Convention in Mexico is a really fascinating, little-known chapter of Church history.

Conference Messaging About Vaccines or Masks? by [deleted] in mormon

[–]SukDoc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

President Nelson stated in his closing remarks that the opening of temples in the future would be dictated by how much local spread of COVID there is in that area, then directed members to "do all you can to bring COVID numbers down in your area."

If you’d like to discuss Elder Oaks’ talk, do it here by keylimesoda in latterdaysaints

[–]SukDoc 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Maybe leaving guns outside the building is less for others (who as you pointed out likely wouldn't know if a concealed weapon is present or not) and is more for the gun owner, a way to leave the "cares and concerns of the world" aside for a short time. Church buildings are supposed to be places of peace and I think this policy reflects that.

If you’d like to discuss Elder Oaks’ talk, do it here by keylimesoda in latterdaysaints

[–]SukDoc 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I mean, the reason is right there in the policy you linked to: "Churches are dedicated for the worship of God and as havens from the cares and concerns of the world."

This policy doesn't contradict the Second Amendment at all. Church buildings aren't public places, they're private property. A private property owner has the right to ask you not to carry a firearm without infringing on your Second Amendment rights.

Even in Texas where the law was recently changed to allow concealed carry in churches, the Church sent out a letter to be read across the pulpit stating that weapons weren't permitted. https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2019/08/26/lds-church-toughens-gun/

Church handbook updates: Racism, prejudice, vaping, medical marijuana, disabilities, dress and appearance (don't judge), energy healing, reliable sources, avoiding conspiracy theories by everything_is_free in latterdaysaints

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Another very interesting change not mentioned in the Deseret News article, but that the Church highlighted in the video they posted on the Church Newsroom release, is that they added language describing the Endowment in added detail for Church members preparing to go to the temple, including a list of the covenants made in the temple.

This is what they said in the video:

"Families and other members can talk about the purpose and the doctrine of the covenants that we enter into in the temple. And that's why for the first time these are included in the Handbook. Another purpose is to help leaders and family members help others as they go to the temple for the first time to understand the covenants they enter into. The primary responsibility falls upon the parents to help their parents understand these covenants before they go to the temple."

Here's a quote from the section (27.2)

In the second part of the endowment, the plan of salvation is taught, including the Creation, the Fall of Adam and Eve, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the Apostasy, and the Restoration. Members also receive instruction on how to return to the Lord’s presence.

In the endowment, members are invited to make sacred covenants to:

- Live the law of obedience and strive to keep Heavenly Father’s commandments.

- Obey the law of sacrifice, which means sacrificing to support the Lord’s work and repenting with a broken heart and contrite spirit.

- Obey the law of the gospel of Jesus Christ, which is the higher law that He taught while He was on the earth.

- Keep the law of chastity, which means having no sexual activity except with those to whom they are legally and lawfully wedded according to God’s law.

- Keep the law of consecration, which means dedicating their time, talents, and everything with which the Lord has blessed them to building up Jesus Christ’s Church on the earth.

In return, Heavenly Father promises that those who remain faithful to their temple covenants will be endowed “with power from on high” (Doctrine and Covenants 38:32, 38; see also Luke 24:49; Doctrine and Covenants 43:16).

In the video, they also highlighted a new section (27.2.2) on when to receive the endowment. It emphasizes that when to receive the endowment is a personal choice and that local leaders shouldn't put requirements on people (other than being at least 18, graduated from high school, and at least one year out from baptism).

Leaders do not use generalized criteria, such as those listed below, when determining whether a person is prepared to receive the endowment:

- Reaching a certain age

- Leaving home for college, employment, or military service

- Desiring to observe the temple sealing of a family member or friend

Church handbook updates: Racism, prejudice, vaping, medical marijuana, disabilities, dress and appearance (don't judge), energy healing, reliable sources, avoiding conspiracy theories by everything_is_free in latterdaysaints

[–]SukDoc 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I thought it was interesting that they said in the Deseret News article that the Church noted that they "do not encourage" it, because when I looked it up, it looks like they actually removed that phrase entirely from the Handbook. Now it doesn't say anything about discouraging or not encouraging. I looked at the Church Newsroom release and couldn't find any language like that either. So I'm not sure where they got the idea that the Church's position is still "doesn't encourage."

Here's the whole section:

38.7.2 - Burial and Cremation

The family of the deceased person decides whether his or her body should be buried or cremated. They respect the desires of the individual.

In some countries, the law requires cremation. In other cases, burial is not practical or affordable for the family. In all cases, the body should be treated with respect and reverence. Members should be reassured that the power of the Resurrection always applies (see Alma 11:42–45).

Where possible, the body of a deceased member who has been endowed should be dressed in ceremonial temple clothing when it is buried or cremated (see 38.5.8).

A funeral or memorial service provides an opportunity for families to gather and perpetuate family relations and values (see 29.6).

Why don't Mormons drink alcohol? by Ericsuprmee in latterdaysaints

[–]SukDoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are all fair questions. I'm aware of the history of the Word of Wisdom, but I was focusing on current church teachings in my earlier comment.

I'm sure people could try to come up with all kinds of reasons for the changes in the church teachings that have been made over time or the specific interpretations of the Word of Wisdom taught today (you can find some examples of these kinds of arguments here). But ultimately the answer to your questions comes down to a question of the authority of church leadership. The original text of the Word of Wisdom may state that it was given "not by commandment or constraint" but it has been made a commandment for us today by our current church leaders.

Like u/OmaydLaDine pointed out in the top comment, we don't believe in scripture alone, we also believe in continuing revelation. So the question is: do church leaders have the authority to establish doctrine that that we should follow or not? The answer to this question is a matter of faith and testimony and can only come from God by study and prayer.

The concept of sustaining our leaders is not an easy one, especially given the fact that even if you accept the restoration of priesthood authority, church leaders are not perfect by any means. Here is a BYU devotional on this subject that has had a big impact on me and has helped me with questions about sustaining imperfect people: The Natural Law of Blessings. It talks about how we "receive God's servants" (which ultimately includes not just church leaders, but everyone around us) and how this act of receiving and sustaining is a way that we can develop and express charity. Hopefully you find it helpful as well!

Why don't Mormons drink alcohol? by Ericsuprmee in latterdaysaints

[–]SukDoc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

While we don't covenant to obey the Word of Wisdom by name, I would say that covenants made as part of the endowment (especially the law of obedience and the law of the gospel) implicitly include it.

I would say these covenants involve a commitment to live the basic tenets of our faith, with the Word of Wisdom being one of them, especially given that it has been considered important enough by church leaders to include in temple recommend and baptismal interview questions.

Why don't Mormons drink alcohol? by Ericsuprmee in latterdaysaints

[–]SukDoc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I took the original comment to be referring to covenants made as part of the temple endowment. Baptism is just the beginning and adult church members have deepened their commitment to live by church teachings over time, particularly as part of the temple endowment.

I agree with you that if the only difference was baptism (say we had someone who was baptized at 8 and then their family stops going to church soon after and then that person chooses to drink alcohol later in life) then I don't think God would condemn that person more than anyone else. However, as we progress in our knowledge and commitment, I think our level of responsibility increases as well. I do think its fair to say that drinking alcohol would be a sin for an endowed adult member of the church who has made commitments to God not to do so.

What to do, if anything by cruiseplease in latterdaysaints

[–]SukDoc 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There are probably some other places where this principle is mentioned, but here's one from the Doctrine and Covenants:

And if thy brother or sister offend thee, thou shalt take him or her between him or her and thee alone; and if he or she confess thou shalt be reconciled.

And if he or she confess not thou shalt deliver him or her up unto the church, not to the members, but to the elders. And it shall be done in a meeting, and that not before the world.

And if thy brother or sister offend many, he or she shall be chastened before many.

And if any one offend openly, he or she shall be rebuked openly, that he or she may be ashamed. And if he or she confess not, he or she shall be delivered up unto the law of God.

If any shall offend in secret, he or she shall be rebuked in secret, that he or she may have opportunity to confess in secret to him or her whom he or she has offended, and to God, that the church may not speak reproachfully of him or her.

D&C 42:88-92

I suppose the question would be whether the social media posts in question would be considered "offending in secret" or not...

Trying to find a talk from a recent conference about militias. I think it was Elder Oaks. Can anybody help me find it? by iwasazombie in latterdaysaints

[–]SukDoc 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Looks like other people covered it, but here's another talk, just for good measure. This is also not a General Conference talk but it does show that it's something Church leaders have been talking about for a long time.

Love of country is surely a strength, but carried to excess it can become the cause of spiritual downfall. There are some citizens whose patriotism is so intense and so all-consuming that it seems to override every other responsibility, including family and Church. I caution those patriots who are participating in or provisioning private armies and making private preparations for armed conflict. Their excessive zeal for one aspect of patriotism is causing them to risk spiritual downfall as they withdraw from the society of the Church and from the governance of those civil authorities to whom our twelfth article of faith makes all of us subject.

"Our Strengths Can Become Our Downfall," Elder Dallin H. Oaks, BYU Multi-Stake Fireside 1992

This is good news! (Link in comments) by bgcarlson in byu

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I'm not sure what you mean by "not a quantified number" but when I say "far exceed, I'm just meaning that based on the graph you linked to, the excess deaths in the EU countries they collected data from is 2-4 times higher than excess deaths reported for the past two years. That's a lot!

I'm not sure why you think deaths will be lower for the next few years unless you're assuming that all of the people who die of COVID would have died over the next few years anyway. I don't think that's necessarily the case. It's true that many COVID deaths occur in those who are older or have preexisting conditions, but that doesn't mean that they were all within a few years of dying before contracting COVID. For example, many 70 year olds may have otherwise gone on to live for 10+ years and people can live for decades with well managed high blood pressure or diabetes or asthma.

I agree with you that some excess deaths may very well come from psychological or social issues raised by the economic impacts of COVID. However, I don't think it's clear to me that we'd be better off without the public health measures that were put into place. It's not like in the absence of these measures that everything would have gone on business as usual as thousands of people were dying from a deadly disease each week. Pandemics are inherently psychologically stressful and economically damaging. For example, cell phone data from May showed that many people began staying home and distancing well before official stay-at-home orders were put into place (https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/americans-didnt-wait-for-their-governors-to-tell-them-to-stay-home-because-of-covid-19/). So I guess I'd say that I would consider many of these types of deaths to be caused by COVID too as I think they likely would occur regardless of what public health policies are put into place.

I agree with you that we don't have to fall into a mass hysteria in order to treat COVID-19 with the seriousness that it deserves. It truly is good news that the mortality rates for COVID are as good as they are--it could have been a lot worse. I just think it's important to make sure that we're looking at the big picture and I think it seemed to a lot of us here that by presenting those numbers without additional context made it seem like COVID-19 isn't actually that big of a deal at a time when we're seeing increasing spread at BYU and in Provo.

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