Talking about errors with Dr Ivan Koay
Today we talk about a study into errors in primary care and ED with Dr Ivan Koay. We also discuss the Abstracts of Urgent Care that he curates at the JUCM and the importance of research in urgent care.
Urgent Bite 171 – Cholesteatoma
Cholesteatoma is an important diagnosis to consider in urgent care.
Urgent Bite 170 – Pectoralis Major Rupture
Pectoralis Major ruptures would seem to be an injury of the last 30 years and are related to bench pressing heavy weights.
Urgent Bite 169 – Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity
It is worth refreshing your knowledge on local anaesthetic systemic toxicity.
Urgent Bite 168 – Talking Hand Injuries with Dr David Sorrell
Today we catch up with Dr David Sorrell, Director of Clinical Training, to discuss hand injuries.
Urgent Bite 167 -Thinking about Health Literacy
The health literacy of our patients is an important consideration in urgent care.
Urgent Bite 166 – Torticollis
What are the red flags when we see a patient with torticollis?
Urgent Bite 165 – Thinking about SUFE
SUFEs will often first present in primary care and are easily missed.
Urgent Bite 164 – Thinking about Leukonychia and CPD
Not everything that comes through UC is urgent, but knowing a little about these out-of-scope topics is still necessary.
Urgent Bite 163 – Hypopyon
Looking for and identifying a hypopyon is an important part of the UC eye exam.