Comments for ER JEDI

Comment on Due Dilligence by thethingspatientssay

thethingspatientssay — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:54:19 +0000

The problem is, they’re starting to look at your reasons for documenting all ten systems, then taking back money if you don’t have a reason. They make the rules and can change them arbitrarily.

Comment on whatshouldwecallemergencymedicine by Christine

Christine — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:07:58 +0000

Even though I am not in the medical field, I think these are the best part of your blog.
Totally amusing.

Comment on by Christine

Christine — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:05:41 +0000

Hah

Comment on The Devil Wears Prada by Christine

Christine — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:59:25 +0000

“shit got rather crunk for a hot minute.”
Hahaha I spit my coffee out

Comment on Aww Snap by ER Jedi

ER Jedi — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:26:13 +0000

Admitted for pain control. And yes, a hemorrhagic cyst causing peritoneal irritation can cause a few WBCs in your urine. I’d have agreed with your third point, but it’s peds so everyone freaks over everything.

Comment on Aww Snap by dave

dave — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:46:46 +0000

why you admitting a young girl with hemorrhagic ovarian cyst? And does a hemorrhagic cyst explain a few WBC’s in the urine? And since when did 5-10 wbc’s in an otherwise clean urine need any explaining? I gotta go hit the books, cuz I’m doing something wrong.

Comment on Aww Snap by Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 03:20:16 +0000

Ohhhh yeaaaa. Why must the world be filled with A-holes?!

Comment on Catching Up by ER Jedi

ER Jedi — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:31:35 +0000

Mostly by not fighting every battle with every seeking patient. First time I see them, I’ll give them what they “need”. But tell them that if they come back, they better bring something with them that shows they have followed up, gotten some sort of care, something other than just coming to he ED for their pain meds. I document this discussion in the chart, and make sure they have very clear instructions on how to get follow up care. If they come back a week later, with nothing that says they are doing their part, then I’m far less inclined to give them additional narcotics. But if they make some sort of effort, are holding up their end, then I’m much more willing to play ball, and work with the patient, and their care team, to give them what they need to feel better.

Comment on Catching Up by Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 02:48:15 +0000

How did you get over the drug seeker frustration? As a medical student I think I would love all aspects of EM, except for people like that.

Comment on by shamrocky

shamrocky — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:14:19 +0000

Lol for both of us who read this. Good display of cultural awareness/sensitivity – you’re obviously learning more than just how to read EKG’s.