Defensive medicine documented
As we prepare to attack health care reform, I hope that the administration will include malpractice reform.
Huh? on the proceduralist generalist war
The RUC is STACKED against cognition. The link to John Goodson’s wonderful article from JAMA will make this clear.
Post hypercapneic metabolic alkalosis
The podcast explains yesterday’s acid-base case well. Please share your feedback on both the answer provided and the podcast format overall.
Take from the rich, give to the poor?
Please note that I personally do not do outpatient practice. I am an academician who only does hospital work.
Anonymous in support of Obama
As I wrote earlier today I reject all three options. I will try to address this post coherently in the near future.
Acid-Base Primer #1 – Anion Gap Acidosis
Please provide feedback and questions. I plan to collect questions over a few days and then prepare an audio addendum.
Audio explanation – Crohn’s disease patient
Today’s patient is well known to our service. She is 32 and has a long history of Crohn’s disease, with an ileostomy.
Answer to new acidosis case
49-year-old man, previously in good health, presents after a few weeks of progressive weakness and dizziness. He admits to polyuria.
Ethical problems in academia
The purpose of a school is to teach students. Fortunately, every medical school has those who prioritize student and resident teaching.
Hippocrates understood bedside manner
My experience suggests that students and residents recognize good bedside role models, and cherish them.