As a PEM physician I must worry (and therefore rule out and treat) the true emergencies first. That is why I first check for what is emergent and what I can fix. Since my patient population varies greatly with regards to age I find it very important to know the epidemiology, in other words, what is the most common cause of X based on the patient’s age. Please consider contributing to PEM Rules at https://ko-fi.com/pemrules And check out www.pemrules.com  Copyright PEM Rules LLC    

Episode 50: Clinical Care Tips – Talking About True Emergencies, Hypoglycemia, and Importance of Knowing the Epidemiology.

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What do our “future bosses” look for in their candidate and how can we become a more competitive applicants for our next job?. I discuss that and other important questions with Dr. Todd Zimmerman a PEM attending in Las Vegas.  

Episode 88: What Are PEM Facility Directors Look for In Their Teams Members They Hire and What Are Their Challenges

Sometimes there are "odd reasons" for using a test, Getting a good history is key and some questions are more important than others and a bit about knowing what not to do.        Please consider contributing to PEM Rules at  https://ko-fi.com/pemrules And check out www.pemrules.com    Copyright PEM Rules LLC       DISCLAIMER By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use these resources as medical advice to treat any medical conditions in either yourself or others, including, but not limited to, patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast or website. Under no circumstances shall PEM Rules, the PEM Rules podcast or any guests or affiliated entities be responsible for damages arising from their use. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including, but not limited to, establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the website or in the podcast.  

Episode 87: Clinical Care Tips - Testing, Asking the Right Questions and What Not To Do

Just like I lost many of my “primary care” skills many primary care pediatrician feel uncomfortable treating emergencies or urgencies in their office. That is why I had a discussion with Dr. Noah (from a previous PEM Rules episode) about what to do when these situations arise.     Please consider contributing to PEM Rules at  https://ko-fi.com/pemrules And check out www.pemrules.com    Copyright PEM Rules LLC       DISCLAIMER By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use these resources as medical advice to treat any medical conditions in either yourself or others, including, but not limited to, patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast or website. Under no circumstances shall PEM Rules, the PEM Rules podcast or any guests or affiliated entities be responsible for damages arising from their use. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including, but not limited to, establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the website or in the podcast.    

Episode 86: Emergencies in the Primary Care Office. What to Do and When to Send?

What do you do when the patient in front of you has no symptoms (at the moment). Why you should enjoy being in training and what all of us PEM clinicians should know very well.    Please consider contributing to PEM Rules at  https://ko-fi.com/pemrules And check out www.pemrules.com    Copyright PEM Rules LLC     DISCLAIMER By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use these resources as medical advice to treat any medical conditions in either yourself or others, including, but not limited to, patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast or website. Under no circumstances shall PEM Rules, the PEM Rules podcast or any guests or affiliated entities be responsible for damages arising from their use. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including, but not limited to, establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the website or in the podcast.  

Episode 85: Clinical care Tips – Intermittent Conditions, being a Trainee and Starting with The Basics

What do you do when a teenager with odd (and concerning) neurological symptoms walks into you ER and how do you apply the PEM Rules to work him up step by step?

Episode 50: Clinical Care Tips – Talking About True Emergencies, Hypoglycemia, and Importance of Knowing the Epidemiology.

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