Thinking through a diagnosis
After reviewing a patient’s history, this clinician prevented a potentially fatal mistake.
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An easier path to punch biopsy of the scalp
Performing punch biopsies of the scalp can be very difficult due to increased blood supply in that area. Injecting saline into the biopsy site after injecting lidocaine and prior to taking punch biopsy can help make this easier. — Maria Bips, PA-C, Asheville, N.C. (189-5) These are letters from practitioners around the country who want…
A lawn-mowing accident requires neurosurgery
A reluctant, asymptomatic patient visits an ophthalmology clinic for a ‘minor’ injury at his wife’s prompting.
Self harm on the surgical ward
A nurse misses a doctor’s written order not to remove a patient’s hand restraints.
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