Don’t Put This in My Chart, But...
From May 2018, The Buzz That Won't QuitWhen a patient asks, “don’t put this in my record, but…”, what are we to do? In this segment, Neda Frayha and Mike Weinstock explore whether or not to document every single fact we learn about our patients, how to judge when something must be documented, and how to maintain a trusting relationship …
16min 12Neda Frayha, MD and Mike Weinstock, MD
Paper Chase #5 | Reporting Conflicts of Interest in Medical Conference Talks
From April 2018, Will You Be My Facebook Friend?In most of the oral presentations that were studied, conflict of interest statements were missing, displayed too briefly to be read and understood, or not explained by the presenter. Also, lots of people make jokes about their reported conflicts of interest.
5min 49Andrew Buelt, DO and Joe Weatherly, DO
Paper Chase #5 | CPR Decision Support Video
From February 2018, The Tragically Sore HipPatients admitted to a general medicine hospital service were shown a video about resuscitation as part of the code status discussion. Patients who wathced the video were less likely to choose a “full code” status.
5min 12Andrew Buelt, DO and Joe Weatherly, DO
Paper Chase 1: Sample Closet Medications are Neither Novel nor Useful
From February 2017, Sweat Puddled, Brains MuddledGeneric versions of many sample closet medications are available at a far less expensive price. •
5min 31Andrew Buelt, DO and Joe Weatherly, DO
The Empathy Checklist
From July 2015, Some Alcohol, Some Empathy, and a Little Restless GenitalOur medical knowledge takes us only so far in a clinical interaction. Empathy is equally, if not more important. •
10min 34Casey Parker, MD
Advanced Care Planning
From January 2015, These Statins Are Giving Me a Headache!It may seem like most patients wouldn’t want to discuss end of life issues, but the opposite is true. •
25min 38Vanessa Cardy, MD and Jean Abbott, MD
Mallory's Hope
From November 2014, Is That a AAA In Your Pocket?There’s a lot we don’t know when it comes to treating epilepsy.
17min 14Mizuho Morrison, DO
Paper Chase: Testosterone Therapy
From October 2014, Butts, Handshakes, Blood and T… Shaky Shoulders and ADHDToo much testosterone can be a bad thing.
12min 4Rob Orman, MD and Dave Bauer, MD
Paper Chase: Handshakes in the Hospital
From October 2014, Butts, Handshakes, Blood and T… Shaky Shoulders and ADHDWhat can we share with a handshake? C Diff, influenza, the common cold, and Ebola to name a few. •
7min 19Rob Orman, MD and Dave Bauer, MD
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
From September 2014, Pus and Other WondersA vaccine for genital warts and cervical cancer. Is there a downside?
21min 17Michelle Yates, MD, Allison Blaze, MD, and Rob Orman, MD
HPV Refusal
From September 2014, Pus and Other WondersWhy would we vaccinate a child for an STD if they’re not sexually active?
8min 4Rob Orman, MD and Ellen Brooks, MD