Attending Physician
The attending physician is a physician who has completed their residency and fellowship training. They are in charge of a team of doctors that can include medical students, residents, and fellows. They are ultimately responsible for decisions made about the course of care.RelevanceThe buck stops with them. They are ultimately responsible for the care that is received.
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Reclaiming ‘Florid’
Florid means something sinister in medicine, and something else in nature. ⚠️ You need to sign into — or first create — an account to read articles or comment.
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In Remembrance of Newtown
This article was originally published on my old website in 2013….I have decided to re-publish for obvious reasons. Just after finishing my residency in Emergency … ⚠️ You need to sign into — or first create — an account to read articles or comment.
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In Remembrance of Newtown
In honor of the first anniversary of the Newtown shooting, I want to share a memory I have from my time as an Emergency Physician. … ⚠️ You need to sign into — or first create — an account to read articles or comment.