Diabetic ketoacidosis
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Back to basics – history and physical exam
We just do not do a good enough job emphasizing history taking to our students. Learning to take a great history takes practice and diligence.
Admiral Fell – Sun Kil Moon
You can hear several cuts from the CD on his Myspace page. I especially recommend checking out the track – Half Moon Bay.
On treating medical students with respect
True teaching occurs best when respect starts as an underlying principle. Respect is not difficult. It does not hurt.
Kensho Furuya
Learning is endless. Believing we’ve learned everything shows that we’ve truly learned nothing at all.
William Blake
A person who never changes their opinion is stagnant, like standing water, leading to unproductive thoughts.
Medicare access – when trust dissolves
An internist in our town, who has a predominantly Medicare practice, just sent a letter to all his patients.
VA July 1
I thought this was an important teaching moment because a syncope diagnosis starts first with a careful history and physical.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
True excellence lies in simplicity across character, manner, style, and all aspects of life.
Sir William Osler
A good physician focuses on the disease, while a great physician focuses on the patient with the disease.