sdegracia

sdegracia has 2 years experience and specializes in Emergency Medicine.

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1. Stuff my patients say...

   sdegracia replied to sdegracia's topic in Humor

   You could only imagine what I endured having to witness that when the doctor was talking to the patient. Lol

2. Stuff my patients say...

   sdegracia replied to sdegracia's topic in Humor

   Silly patients.

3. Patients Cheeking medications

   sdegracia replied to sdegracia's topic in Safety

   They weren't at all surprised when I brought it up. It's so scary how chronic this issue is. And if we aren't as vigilant, we'll be treating more and more drug overdoses, polypharmacy, and addiction problems.

4. Stuff my patients say...

   sdegracia posted a topic in Humor

   A night in the ER is sure to bring out so many characters... along with their lovable selves come some of the best form of entertainment. So, some of my co-workers and I have decided to start compiling some of the craziest things we've heard... Here ...

5. Patients Cheeking medications

   sdegracia replied to sdegracia's topic in Safety

   Some of these patients are so frequent, they have visit counts over 1,500. And mind you these patients are not over 35.

6. Patients Cheeking medications

   sdegracia replied to sdegracia's topic in Safety

   in some instances, these MDs have known these patients for years! We're talking over 1,500 visit counts.

7. Autonomy

   sdegracia replied to nshortrn's topic in Emergency

   I think that it's safe to ask the patient if they would like to have the other person present during the time of the interview. Working in the ER we've come across minors and even adults who bring in their parents or other visitors, and we ask first ...

8. Patients Cheeking medications

   sdegracia posted a topic in Safety

   Question: If there is a PO order for pill medications (especially narcotics), are we able to dilute them in water for administration if you suspect a patient of cheeking them? Or should we consult with the ordering physicians prior to dilution? Bei...