EM Clerkship

How to Crush Your SLOE (Tips 6-10)

03.10.2019 - By Zack Olson, MD and Michael Estephan, MDPlay

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Tip #6

Make your patient remember your name.

* Introduce yourself clearly* Show the patient your badge* Use a nickname if your name is difficult for people to remember/understand* Repeat your name again and again

Tip #7

Keep the patient informed about…

* Diagnosis* Anticipated ED course/timeline* Delays

Tip #8

Keep your patient comfortable.

* Get them blankets* Show them how to use the remote/call light* Adjust the bed* Turn down the lights* Get them something to drink

Tip #9

Move fast.

* Spend no more than 10 minutes with the patient* Immediately grab your attending if the patient is ill appearing

Tip #10

Use a translator.

* Learn how to use a medical translator in your department (phone vs consult vs video consult)* INDEPENDENTLY use a translator to obtain your history when appropriate

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