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Boots on Everest - Episode 5

Dr Dinesh Deonarain is a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care who is in Nepal on assignment. He is volunteering for the Himalayan Rescue Association as one of the Everest ER base camp doctors for the 2019 climbing season. This blog follows his experiences in the high alpine of the Everest region.
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So ordering too many tests is learned behaviour.

So ordering too many tests is learned behaviour. It's also learned early. ow can we unlearn this behaviour? How to we teach rational investigation? What is an essential test, or treatment, or investigation.
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Neuro stimulation testing.

Neuro stimulation testing. Or level of consciousness testing. A painful stimuli. B Nasal tickle and corneal reflex. If you suspect pseudoseizures are you helping the patient or hurting the patient? Perhaps start with B then move to A for PNEA.
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Abdominal pain quiz

Urgent Bite 27 - Facial wounds - featuring Professor Bruce Arroll

Welcome to this week's Urgent Bite. Wound management is a big part of Urgent Care and facial wounds add some extra issues for consideration. What are your experiences with facial wounds and what rules to you personally practice by with regards to when to refer for specialist input? We will discuss this issue in a future main episode of the podcast so your input will help develop the discussion. Pop over to Facebook or send us an email.
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Situations vacant

Phoenix Urgent Doctors

Phoenix Urgent Doctors is looking for a permanent urgent care doctor to work in our walk-in clinic, situated in the heart of Taranaki.
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Westgate Medical Centre – UC Fellows or registrars

Westgate Medical Centre has weekend urgent care shifts available for experienced Urgent Care Doctors, either Fellows or Senior Registrars.
Best rates paid, according to experience.
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East Care Weekend and Overnight Shifts

East Care is looking for doctors for weekend or overnight shifts . Supportive team. Competitive rates.
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