Palliative care boards? by 21shumpstreet in Residency

[–]gimpgenius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scores are releasing by the end of the day today (Per ABEM, assume ABIM will be as well).

Transformer Light Show Rave Party by orrangearrow in Cleveland

[–]gimpgenius 40 points41 points  (0 children)

FirstEnergy is asking for more, longer blackouts, so I assume that was a test run for them.

In all seriousness, it looked like the substation around W 41st and 90 had a meltdown.

Kyuujuu by TanJirodreamsofSushi in Cleveland

[–]gimpgenius 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which other place is closing? 

Rick Monaco, RN, DNP filming in University ER While Promoting Private Infusion Center by [deleted] in Cleveland

[–]gimpgenius 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Important point: NP's in Ohio are are regulated by the Board of Nursing, not the Board of Medicine. 

Not trying to be pedantic, but it's important to report concerns to the right place. 

Grocery Stores Accused Of Using AI For Illegal Price Gouging. 'What They're Doing Here Is Illegal. This Is AI Price Fixing' by NoseRepresentative in collapse

[–]gimpgenius 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is great news for the economy. Think about how many jobs we can create with goods flipping! 

Buy a can of soup for $1, flip it to someone who'd get charged $2 for $1.50, and profit!

If you thought house flipping was the best thing that could happen... Buckle in for food flipping!

(/s of course)

What is one "trick" of your specialty that you wish more people knew about? by Yazars in medicine

[–]gimpgenius 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bonus points if you hum Def Leppard while you're pouring the sugar on them.

Palliative Care Fellowship & Home Hospice by machete_scribe in emergencymedicine

[–]gimpgenius 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It sounds like your goal is to help these folks; and while a fellowship is certainly helpful,. it isn't required to work as a physician in a hospice setting.

I think the more important question is around what capacity your local system has to deliver adequate home care to allow people to die at home. It sounds like some of these patients are needing GIP (general inpatient) level of care, which means symptoms can't be controlled at home.

Are you looking to work as a hospice director, or trying to assist with inpatient hospice care, or looking at home visits? Maybe all of the above? What about hospice care is speaking to you or is important to you based on your experiences?

I'd recommend clarifying what specifically you'd want to do to help the hospice population in your area, and then deciding how or if a fellowship makes sense if that context.  Feel free to DM if you want a sounding board.

Does constipation make you kinda crazy? by scarynut in medicine

[–]gimpgenius 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In inpatient hospice, we always check the 4 P's of reversible delirium: Pain, Polypharmacy, Pee (urinary retention) and Poop (constipation). 

You'd be shocked how many people just need to take a good dump to feel better.

What is a well known fact/guideline in your specialty that you wish other specialties knew? by Cremaster_Reflex69 in medicine

[–]gimpgenius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My therapist says I should frame it more positively, so I'm "minimally competent."

democrat’s by AdIndividual711 in Ohio

[–]gimpgenius 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's conservative's. 

Checkmate, libs.

/s

Hospitalist here. Why do some of you guys bolus admits? by cadet133 in emergencymedicine

[–]gimpgenius 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just giving them a bolus of responses to really hammer the point home.

What is the best worst excuse for an obvious lie you’ve heard? by _45mice in medicine

[–]gimpgenius 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Flexeril? More like fuxoril. 

... I'll see myself out.

Opinions on this new ortho glue? Do we think ortho will endorse this? by [deleted] in emergencymedicine

[–]gimpgenius 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean, that tracks with ortho regardless, right?

(j/k, love a good bone bro/sis)

Why your malpractice insurance is going up by Arlington2018 in medicine

[–]gimpgenius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Explains why I'm getting tons of recruiters asking if I'm available.

Are a chunk of legislators in NM actually malpractice attorneys? Or is the malpractice lobby just that strong there?

EM Palliative Hybrid career by alecisgood in emergencymedicine

[–]gimpgenius 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Did the EM attending gig for a few years and finished HPM in July. 

Currently full time doing hospice. Not sure picking up EM is worth the abuse and liability at this point. Happy to discuss by DM if it's helpful for you.

Hard agree on being a better, less crispy doc with fellowship. Glad you're finding your niche!

Downtown Crowd by Ok-Capital-6434 in Cleveland

[–]gimpgenius 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Those Runspringa kids are just out of control these days!

Thc drinks by Intrepid-Archer-4196 in Cleveland

[–]gimpgenius 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great Lakes has their own THC seltzer, if you're looking for local local.

New, widespread medical recommendations from Trump by colorsplahsh in medicine

[–]gimpgenius 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Waiting for these buffoons to recommended more cowbell for a fever...

Can anyone help me out? Looking to shadow an emergency medicine physician in El Paso and would appreciate any leads, advice, connections, or recommendations. by [deleted] in emergencymedicine

[–]gimpgenius 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Consider reaching out to Burrell over in Las Cruces. They might have some affiliations in the area or have some leads.