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17 year old with skin lesions

A 17-year-old girl presented with linear lesions on her face and abdomen that had persisted for 11 months, causing significant school absenteeism. The lesions appeared suddenly, were asymptomatic, and healed quickly but left behind pigmentation changes and scarring. Despite normal hematological investigations, the patient exhibited an apathetic demeanor and provided an incomplete history. Clinical examination revealed well-defined excoriations, erosions, and scarring, primarily on the face. Dermoscopic findings showed distinct zones of hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and central crusting. 

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How old is too old to be a practicing doctor?

Medical Boards around the world are considering new regulations for doctors aged 70 and older due to an increase in complaints against them. In Australia, for example, they are proposing options that include mandatory detailed health assessments or general health checks to ensure their fitness to practice. The current rule, requiring doctors to self-assess their health, might be retained. Concerns about age-related cognitive and physical decline and the rising number of patient complaints have driven these proposals. While aiming to enhance patient safety, these measures might be seen as discriminatory and could potentially prompt older doctors to retire, affecting the healthcare workforce...Read more

What appropriate and respectful  measures could help ensure fitness to practice? 

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Severe hyponatremia, unsure if head injury related or drugs?

Hello, a case with a 47 y/o male with a history of diabetes and hypertension, who presented to the emergency department with headache, blurry vision, and nausea. He was knocked over by some wavesat the beach four days ago and suffered from a brief episode of loss of consciousness. He also has a history of heavy alcohol use. 3months ago, he started taking 50mg of chlorthalidone. Now he hashas severe hypoosmolar hyponatremia of 99, potassium of 2.2, magnesium of 1.1, lactate of 3.7, high anion gap of 14, glucose of 212 and serum osmolality of 214 (mOsm/kg). Urine output is normal. CT head also didn't show any findings. We are currently waiting for urine osmolality results and we have updated the nephrology team as well. Given his dire situation, what could be the cause of his severe electrolyte imbalances, is the loss of consciousness relevant?

Over 50% of physicians feel underpaid a G-Med Poll reveals

G-Med has conducted poll exclusively for physicians to gain insight into physician satisfaction with their current income. The poll included 336 physicians who were asked whether they believed they were being paid what they're worth. According to the results, over 50% of physicians did not feel that they were being paid what they deserved, with only 20% stating that they were content with their current income. Additionally, 20% of the respondents believed they could earn more if they worked in a different country, which could indicate that there are significant pay disparities in different regions of the world. Moreover, 4% of physicians reported that they earned more before the COVID-19 pandemic, which suggests that the pandemic may have had an adverse impact on physicians' salaries.

It is crucial to acknowledge the importance of fair compensation for physicians' dedication and expertise. These results reveal that there is a significant proportion of physicians who do not feel adequately compensated for their work. This could have implications for physician recruitment and retention, as well as patient care quality. It is vital for healthcare organizations and policymakers to address the issue of physician pay and ensure that physicians are fairly compensated for their contributions.

Why It's Still Hard to Get Into Medical School Despite a Doctor Shortage

With a worsening doctor shortage, with more than half of med school applicants being rejected from medical school. Dr. Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, president of the American Medical Association, highlighted this crisis, noting the severe impact on rural communities and medical education. The demand for physicians is projected to rise significantly by 2034, but simply increasing medical school admissions, which has been happening significantly in the past 22 years, is not enough due to limited clinical training sites and faculty. Experts emphasize the need for more residency programs and teaching doctors, as well as innovative solutions like those implemented by Texas A&M's Rural and Community Health Institute, to effectively address the shortage and improve healthcare access.

Regardless of where you practice medicine (in the US or not), please weigh in in the comments about how the doctor shortage has effected your practice... Read More

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Do reports like this make you anxious about the future of healthcare?What do you think we can do to most effectively address this issue?

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