MedicineDOc

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1. Calling an MD during night shift

   MedicineDOc replied to stepwintention's topic in Relations

   As a Resident Physician, I want to say thank you to all the RNs that take into account the situation some of us residents are in when we receive those 3 AM phone calls. I too always answer the phone with kindness and consideration when an RN calls me...

2. The Term Physician

   MedicineDOc replied to motoluver's topic in NP

   Hello again all, Firstly, thanks for all the responses! I'll try to address some of the salient points I saw, without getting in details. To Motoluver, paraphrasing your question, are GPs overqualified given their training? I am a PGY1 (post-graduate...

3. 50 Things New Nurses Need to Know About Calling Doctors and Other Providers

   MedicineDOc replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in New Nurse

   Here's another one to piggyback on the great suggestions made on this thread: If a family member comes to visit a patient at midnight, and demands to speak to the physician for a status update or some non-urgent concern, please do not hammer-page a b...

4. The Term Physician

   MedicineDOc replied to motoluver's topic in NP

   Hi guys, I was browsing this forum to get more information for my sister who is interested in nursing, with the goal of potentially becoming a family practice NP. I was here to educate myself on how one pursues this track, and I happened to come acro...