A bit outside of my usual tweet content. My family has been living a nightmare for the past three weeks, and I’m going to share a little about it. Important issue to discuss, in my opinion. My spouse was recently diagnosed with a rare disease. Lots of medical gaslighting.
This week, Chile announced a proposed new constitution written by a democratically elected convention, and it is likely the most legitimate constitution in the world, as it is written boldly in the context of the climate crisis. A 🧵on its inspiring climate provisions.
For with kids with epilepsy, seizure freedom is a goal but it isn't the only goal. Accessing assistive equipment, accessing home & community based supports, & improving quality of life (whatever "quality of life" means for that individual person) are goals too
#TipsForNewDocs
As I was interviewing for internship, the question I asked everyone was "how are bilingual trainees supported?" why is this important? Well, graduate school does not train us to provide services in another language.
I need y'all to see and share this UIM excellence! These Black and Latinx pediatricians are coming to a hospital near you!
@NextGenPeds, a resident/fellow-led mentoring program, helped support 100+ UIM 4th yr students through the 1st virtual season & we're just getting started!
Caught red (bile colored?) handed-our awesome PGY-1, Dr. Baranoski giving our medical students a spontaneous chalk talk on ascending cholangitis! #medpedsrocks#medpeds
I really enjoy saying “thank you” in different languages.
I currently know, well, thank you, gracias, merci, gratzi mille, shnorhakaaloochoon, and maamnounam.
What are some other ways?
(Hopefully, I can pronounce 🤞🏽)
#MedTwitter
@_HarryPaul_ I recently found out about Live Transcribe apps that the Deaf/HoH community have been using for awhile now. Haven’t used it yet but it might be a good alternative especially for hospital workers that must wear N95’s all day