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 Nursing Humor

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

2. Stuff my patients say...

   sdegracia replied to sdegracia's topic in Nursing Humor

   Silly

3. Patients Cheeking medications

   sdegracia replied to sdegracia's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   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...

4. Stuff my patients say...

   sdegracia posted a topic in Nursing 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...

5. Patients Cheeking medications

   sdegracia replied to sdegracia's topic in Patient Safety Issues

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

6. Patients Cheeking medications

   sdegracia replied to sdegracia's topic in Patient Safety Issues

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

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...

8. Patients Cheeking medications

   sdegracia posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   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...