CARE: A differential diagnosis for dizziness
We’ve all been there; you look at your schedule and see a patient with a chief complaint of “dizziness.” Cue the sense of dread!
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What Does Being an Emergency Medicine PA Look Like? (Part 2)
EM PAs are increasingly becoming a critical part of the house of medicine. Last month, we explored how the EM PA profession evolved and what it takes to become an EM PA. This month, we dive into the diverse settings an EM PA can work in and what that looks like.
ABEM Qualifying Exam: Think SMARTer Not Harder
The ABEM Qualifying Exam is coming up: October 30 – November 4, 2023. Are you ready? Preparation requires discipline, effective study strategies, and a comprehensive understanding of the material. We compiled a list of 7 study tips for the ABEM qualifying exam:
Mental Health Bootcamp is Here!
Right now, you’re likely providing more mental healthcare to your patients in your outpatient clinics than ever before.
What Does Being an Emergency Medicine PA Look Like? (Part 1)
Writing about a day in the life of an emergency medicine PA only paints a small picture of what it truly takes to become an EM PA. A “typical” workday will look entirely different for every PA due to the nuances of the ED setting and the part of the ED a PA is assigned to. So, our goal here is to paint a full picture of the many facets of working as a PA in emergency medicine and to demonstrate what makes us an integral part of the team. ...
PAs Go Beyond in Urgent Care: Celebrating PA Week
In the fast-paced world of urgent care, PAs are indispensable. This PA Week, we highlight the remarkable opportunities for professional growth and development for PAs within the urgent care space, both inside and outside the exam room.
Breast Cancer Screening in Patients with Dense Breasts
Breast cancer screening can be complicated; sometimes it’s more than just a mammogram. For example, when a screening mammogram report says a person has dense breasts, what does that really mean? Why is it important, and what should we do about it?
Xyalazine, aka Tranq, is the Newest Drug on the Block
As clinicians it’s critical that we understand the drugs our patients are using and can identify their side effects, but it can be tough to keep up.
An emerging threat across the country is the use of xylazine, or “tranq.” Xylazine is an animal sedative, muscle relaxant and analgesic with a potent central nervous system depressant effect in humans. This tranquilizer is frequently added to various drug mixtures sold on the street.Tranq can...
Antibiotic Stewardship
Can you be a good steward of antibiotics and maintain high levels of patient satisfaction? It depends!
As we move into cold and flu season, we know the number of patient antibiotic requests will be on the rise.
We all know the importance of antibiotic stewardship and the impact of inappropriate antibiotic use. We also know the significance of patient satisfaction, especially in urgent care medicine. This begs the question: Can you be...
Exploring Non-Opioid Pain Treatments in the Urgent Care
Treating acute pain is a challenge we face during every urgent care shift. We’re all aware of the devastation that the opioid crisis has had on millions of people worldwide. And this epidemic - marked by addiction, overdose, and unintended consequences - has highlighted the need for alternative treatments to manage pain. As clinicians, we regularly encounter patients wanting or expecting opioids to treat their pain. For years, opioids were...
Read moreThe Fight Against the Tripledemic: Key Vaccine Updates for Fall
With Fall comes the start of cold and flu season. Whether you work in a family medicine clinic, urgent care, emergency department, pediatric office, or specialty clinic, you can’t escape the nasty viruses that cause upper respiratory infections and wreak havoc on our immune systems.