OPEN HOUSE! To any and all interested medical students, we are hosting an virtual Q & A to talk about our residency program. Scan the QR code to join the leadership team virtually!
OPEN HOUSE! To any and all interested medical students, we are hosting an virtual Q & A to talk about our residency program. Scan the QR code to join the leadership team virtually!
Me introducing myself to patients: “Hi I’m Aurora an ENT resident.”
My attending introducing me: “This is Dr. Maes a Head and Neck Surgical Resident.”😳😊🥰
The Internal Medicine Residency Program team! How long do you think it will be until we are all together in the same place & at the same time again?
I asked, “What do you like to see on discharge summaries?”
I received 100+ responses.
6 tips on writing the ideal discharge summary (and improving patient care):
In summary:
1. Something is better than nothing
2. Narrative and Problem oriented
3. Summary one-liner
4. Bold pending at discharge labs + follow up labs + medication changes & why
5. Be concise
6. Consider your audience
(Don’t forget incidental findings)
As a cardiologist, I frequently get questions about aspirin. So I’ve summarized a list of FAQs with my answers below.
(As always, this is not individual medical advice. Please consult with your doctor).
Feel free to add to this and share. Okay, here we go! 🧵…
Why I love this job, even after 30 ish years. Two things this AM left me completely flummoxed. Hoping my consultants will be able to teach me something.