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Case synthesis and presentation

WEBSummarising the case. After presenting the history next present the examination system most relevant to the case eg. knee pain> MSS/rheum/ortho exam, vertigo > neuro exam, …

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Vietnamese Culture

WEBHealth Utilisation. Vietnamese have one of the lowest rates of hospital attendance or visits to a doctor of any group in Australia. many Vietnamese immigrants may continue to use …

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Mental Status Examination in the ED

WEBThere is much confusion and complex jargon about the mental state examination in the ED. The MSE only describes a person's mental condition at one point in time. The MSE may …

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Detention versus Duty of Care

WEBDUTY OF CARE. Common Law provides a broad provision to medical practitioners to detain a person impaired by a medical or psychiatric condition and are at imminent …

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Basic Pharmacology Concepts

WEBBasic Pharmacology Concepts PHARMACODYNAMICS (how a drug exerts it effect on the body) Drug-receptor theory (a fundamental concept) Each drug binds to a specific …

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Vietnamese Culture

WEBto show respect, Vietnamese will bow their heads to a superior or elder. direct prolonged eye contact should be avoided when talking to someone respected. women do not …

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Vietnamese Culture

WEBthe goal of becoming an Ultimate and Unconditioned being can be achieved through thrift, humility and compassion. may worship many gods, and value simplicity, patience, and …

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Organic versus Functional

WEBOrganic versus Functional. Organic versus Functional causes for abnormal mental state. Evaluation of the patient with altered behaviour and / or thought processes requires an …

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Medical student ward orientation

WEBThe ward medical hierarchy. Consultant - often only visits a few times a week. Makes high level decisions. The person upon whom patient responsibility ultimately falls. Registrar - …

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Emergency Medicine Resources

WEBEmergency Medicine Resources. Clinical resources . ED Handbook; Psychosocial issues; Legal Issues; Public health issues

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SCREENING FOR ORGANIC ILLNESS IN THE DISTURBED PATIENT

WEBSCREENING FOR ORGANIC ILLNESS IN THE DISTURBED PATIENT. SCREENING FOR ORGANIC ILLNESS IN THE DISTURBED PATIENT. See Delerium/Acute confusional …

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The ECG in Chest Pain – CoreMed

WEBA common indication for an ECG is in a patient presenting with acute chest pain or features suspicious for an acute coronary syndrome. The most important …

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Discharge letter

WEBPurpose. Ensuring continuity of care. Prevent duplication of investigations or unnecessary procedures. Medico-legal purposes. Professional courtesy. Style. Insert an empty line …

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Aboriginal Culture

WEBGeneral. culturally diverse - traditional lives in remote region versus typical westernised lifestyle. central belief that man, nature and land are inextricably bound. strong sense of …

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Progress Notes SOAPE

WEBThis required temporary physical restraint. Eventually spontaneously settles without chemical sedation. Commenced on risperidone and agitation settles overnight but …

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Famous medical maxims

WEBUnknown. "When disease takes an unexpected turn, or treatment after due trial proves ineffective, reconsider the diagnosis". Unknown. "The greater the ignorance, the greater …

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Time Management – Emergency Department – CoreMed

WEBThe Emergency Department is a fast-paced setting – solid clinical knowledge, common-sense and the ability to think quickly is important. Here are some …

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The unreliable historian

WEBIf they score poorly then it is not worthwhile persisting with a detailed history. Perform a quick review of current symptoms then obtain the information from an independent …

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