Hello M4’s, at this point in the year, most of you are taking away “audition” rotations. The goal here is to make a good impression, such that when your application comes across the residency selection committee’s desk, they remember you fondly.
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I always found this to be a very difficult question. It’s just like having to guess if being a physician is right for you. There’s really no way to know until you’re already a doctor, living the doctor’s life. And by this point… it’s too late! You can never really know until you’re living the EM life, but you stil have to make the choice. So…
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This is a perpetual question facing medical students going into EM. Three- and four-year residency? The first thing you should know is that there are really three types:
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Just a little education on medicine and the law There are two kinds of legal action within the law. Criminal action is when the government sues an individual for going against public interest – such as murder, rape, robbery. Physicians usually are not subject to these sorts of cases, unless they wilfully hurt their patients.…
How to write good discharge instructions
Discharge instructions are often provided as an after-thought. You’ve gone through a complex diagnostic process, interpreted various tests and imaging and initiated life saving treatment. After several high-fives, now it’s time for the patient to go home. Your job is done. Throw some pre-printed instructions at the patient, they’re on their way, and you’re on…
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