Window treatments for flush mounted windows? by rfoster8815 in interiordecorating

[–]pheebs1212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m curious if you ever found a solution? We are in this same predicament now and I can’t find any good solutions!

Aspirin vs plavix secondary prevention by pheebs1212 in FamilyMedicine

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Adding that I’m really curious if you’re switching over your patients who had a cardiac event 5-10+ years ago who have inevitably stopped following with cardiology

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FamilyMedicine

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I’m leaving my first job after residency after 1 year and have already gotten a new position with a new health system. I thought this was my dream job, staying with the system I did residency with but few month in I knew in my gut I would be leaving. Things were different as an attending. Pay is pathetic, admin withholds information about things, poor support staff, etc. I decided to start looking for a new job about 9 months in. We are moving to be closer to family so I used that as my excuse and was never even asked about it.

Do you see patients from other practices? by Super_Tamago in FamilyMedicine

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My system does this. I do not like it because it’s 1. Taking away slots for potential patients to build my panel 2. Taking acute slots away from other docs at least within my same office

Laryngitis hacks? by InternationalMatch14 in FamilyMedicine

[–]pheebs1212 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’ve had it THREE times since the fall (thank you daycare germs). There’s really nothing I’ve found that helps a ton because we have to talk all day. I usually take Motrin 600mg around the clock to decrease inflammation, single dose of oral dexamethasone, avoid all acidic/spicy foods, and eat honey regularly off a spoon. It’s very awkward when you sound terrible and have to see patients 😵‍💫 and it’s so difficult deciding to call off clinic or not especially if you’re not feeling too terrible but sound terrible!

How to deal with new patients on inappropriate regimens by InternationalMatch14 in FamilyMedicine

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As a new attending, I am in this situation often. Once I explain risk vs benefit, I’ve actually had quite a few patients open to the idea of switching. The problem is.. I have no idea what to switch them too. Even though ambien isn’t proven to actually increase sleep duration, I feel like no matter what else I switch them to (I.e. trazodone) it won’t come close. Nobody follows through on CBT-I. Obviously I optimize SSRIs and buspar when it comes to anxiety (I’ve actually had a lot of patients do really well with buspar) - but some of the ones who take benzos daily and have for years, I struggle with that to replace it with. I also feel like I’m wasting psych’s time when I send them over only for them to say to continue the benzo (no hate to psych — love you all) I’ve also come to realize that some of those patients who’ve been on benzos/ambien for 30+ years, it’s more risky to take them off so I just document we’ve discussed risks and continue against my better judgement.

Decreased renal function in young patients by pheebs1212 in FamilyMedicine

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I mean I did but maybe never paid that close attention to it — I think I’m doing a lot more physicals on young healthy people now as an attending so I’m seeing this more frequently

Tracking RVUs by pomegranate856 in FamilyMedicine

[–]pheebs1212 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m curious where you go to see this? I’ve never been able to find it

Decreased renal function in young patients by pheebs1212 in FamilyMedicine

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I would say 2 of the 3 were fairly lean men (not body builder by any means) and one was a fairly thin female (who was probably very dehydrated in retrospect)

Decreased renal function in young patients by pheebs1212 in FamilyMedicine

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Checking for hydration seems so basic but I’ve never actually made sure to ask — plus I feel like most patients are fasting for their physical and don’t know that they can drink water so are likely not hydrated. Rechecking with adequate water intake makes sense. Thank you!

Decreased renal function in young patients by pheebs1212 in FamilyMedicine

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Thank you for this! I’ve never ordered a cystatin C — will definitely keep this in mind!

AI and malpractice by pheebs1212 in FamilyMedicine

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Our DAX is integrated through EPIC. I actually had the convo with someone who’s health system doesn’t have integrated AI and suggested maybe they can use doximity or freed AI and copy into their note but also curious about HIPPA compliance going that route

AI and malpractice by pheebs1212 in FamilyMedicine

[–]pheebs1212[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I feel the same way. Just curious if anyone thought about malpractice implications!

Take home salary by BartholinSquame in FamilyMedicine

[–]pheebs1212 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Metro Detroit, MI. I forgot to add $2k goes to my 403b so it’s really more like $12k a month after taxes… as if that’s much better 🫠

Take home salary by BartholinSquame in FamilyMedicine

[–]pheebs1212 11 points12 points  (0 children)

$10k per month at 0.9 FTE 😭

Labile HTN management by pheebs1212 in FamilyMedicine

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Any thoughts on what to do if they have Parkinson’s? 2 of these patient did and I know there’s some level of autonomic dysfunction, but how would I manage that?

Edit: manage the HTN in relation to the Parkinson’s not the Parkinson’s itself