Learning Myths
Tweet The following common methods of study though enduring, have been proven to be ineffective Re-reading notes Rewriting notes Underlining passages Cramming in one sitting Following specific learning styles… Read more »
Tweet The following common methods of study though enduring, have been proven to be ineffective Re-reading notes Rewriting notes Underlining passages Cramming in one sitting Following specific learning styles… Read more »
TweetThe management of violence can involve a combination of psychological strategies, physical restraint and pharmacological sedation Psychological strategies – allowing the patient to control their own behaviour establishment of communication and trust. Pharmacological sedation –… Read more »
TweetIntroduction The key to managing an agitated patient is to allay their fears and anxieties in an unfamiliar and potentially threatening and confining environment. The following approach should not… Read more »
TweetAnxiety and an inability to cope can result from important psychosocial “losses” e.g carer finances living circumstance (including relocation) loved ones (including pets) – deaths, separation security/freedom – court appearance,… Read more »
Tweet Why it’s tricky Serum sodium concentration is linked to water content – it’s not simply a matter of considering sodium intake or losses. Sodium (and chloride) contribute predominantly to… Read more »
Tweet BASIC Recognising, evaluating and managing classic patterns of common uncomplicated disease e.g. peptic ulcer disease Recognising, evaluating for, ruling in/out, managing common/important differentials e.g. acute coronary syndrome, biliary colic… Read more »
Tweet Introduction A systematic way of approaching arrhythmia diagnosis and management can simplify what can be a stressful or confusing situation SEVERITY Quick evaluation to determine severity – “Treat the… Read more »
TweetIntroduction The time course of disease or its symptoms offer much more useful information about the timing of management than just the diagnosis itself It gives important clues about the… Read more »
TweetGeneral questions to ask How would you rate the severity of your pain out of 10? Were the symptoms persistent or episodic? How often would they occur ? How did… Read more »
TweetIntroduction ARE more than just a routine set of questions The assist in narrowing down which organ or organ system is being affected In combination with the chronology it helps… Read more »