Things that bug me – 5 – ordering orthostatic BP rather than doing it oneself
This happens too often in my opinion. A patient comes to the emergency department after a syncopal episode.
Old school medical education
Students and residents seem extremely interested in learning the skills of history taking and physical examination.
Things that bug me 3 – vanc and pip/tazo
We should all follow the subbers philosophy. We should all celebrate everyone’s efforts and personal successes.
Thankful to have become an internist
Being an internist has always been a great privilege. Every time we help a patient, even in the smallest way, we do something worthwhile.
Did you get your money’s worth today?
Hopefully, with modifications we can provide coverage for more patients, and coverage that actually works for all patients.
The statin controversy
I would not encourage statins for true primary prevention. Strong genetic predisposition and type II diabetes fit into a separate category.
Physicians versus computers – the wrong question!!!
So the real question is how do we partner with artificial intelligence? We already partner with Dr. Google and Dr. Uptodate.
Tips for IM Attendings – Chapter 2 – Humility
The article emphasizes using both clinical judgment and guidelines, balancing evidence with individualized patient care.
Tips for IM Attendings – Chapter 2 – Humility
We all have the opportunity to develop hubris, as the health care environment often gives us too many opportunities to develop that trait.
In defense of medical societies – especially ACP
They plug away at the many problems your cite. They do not throw verbal Molotov cocktails, but ACP does make steady progress.