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  1. Please keep in mind Dr. McHugh is also a deeply conservative Catholic, and as demonstrated by many previous posters, he may be expressing his OWN niases on the topic of transgenderism, rather than a...
  2. I have made a big attempt at biting my tongue because some of the comments here are so outlandish, logic can't even save it. At the end of the day, leave your damned opinions at home and care for the...
  3. Methadone analgesia.

    Thanks guys, you're very informative. I was aware of QT elongation and sudden death. I can see why some prescribers are reluctant to recommend it for their patients. I've only seen it used once, and...
  4. I believe that is a nihlistic delusion, tutelary. Which is quite common in the DIAGNOSABLE MENTAL ILLNESS (you know, according to the DSM-5...) depression with psychotic features. Sigh...will people...
  5. Can I point out a major limitation please: You have stated that in comparision to Nigerian older people, US elders are less likely to be happy to be in care, have increased aggression, and attempts at...
  6. Just sayin' there's more research and evidence out there that supports same sex attraction as a biological and innate phenomena - in humans and other species, than to the
  7. Yet another who thinks being gay or trans is a "lifestyle choice". I have to give credit where credit is due though - so thank you for saying you will remain professional and treat everyone with...
  8. What is your biggest struggle

    I feel the need to put my 2c in. I am in my 20s, am less than a week from completing my Master's and I have career aspirations to be a NP. Am I going to do it tomorrow? Nope. In a good few years with...
  9. LibraSun thank you!!!!!!!! It is NOT about you, Parakeet. It is about the person you are caring for and treating. Put your own biases askde and your own fears away and be present for them! How they...
  10. Horseshoe, you win the Internet today. That is
  11. Dudette you were much more diplomatic than I. Very eloquently said!
  12. Methadone analgesia.

    I knew that - I was just testing you Thanks again. I have a case of Brain drain.
  13. Methadone analgesia.

    Thanks for your input, everyone. It's great to get other people's perspectives. In terms of monitoring, I'd imagine it would relate to adverse effects such as respiratory depression and CNS changes?...
  14. Parameet your post indicates how naieve you are about the LGBTQI community. None of these people "choose" to be who they are... Did you when you were little? No. Why the heck would anyone want to...
  15. This week, I have learned... (5/30/15)

    I learned that: 1.) No matter how hard I try, osmosis is not an effective studying effort. In fact, the only thing laying my head on my books achieves is napping. 2.) I learned that there are many...
  16. How does one deal?

    Hugs to you. I'm sorry to hear this news, and no words can take away your pain. It is so bloody hard when it's one of your own, and logic and knowledge can elude us and we can feel so helpless....
  17. Eliminating Seclusion/Restraint? Um, NO.

    I'm curious what other strategies your organisation has implemented to substitute S&R? There is a huge shift here in Victoria, Australia to reduce and potentially eliminate S&R by the Reducing...
  18. Smoke free psych hospitals

    Hi Neighbour ( I'm in Australia). I work in a smoke free hospital, and have noticed no increase in aggression in the psych inpatient unit. Often it has been a good opportunity for clinicians to...
  19. communication techniques?

    Couldn't have said it better, Jules A. Working with people who are exhibiting psychotic symptoms require compassion, understanding and the opportunity to feel safe. "Playing into" delusions, or...