Understand the conducting system of heart, cardiac action potential and pacemaker action potential. Mnemonic to remember Vaughan Williams classification for anti-arrhythmic – Some Block Potassium Channel DAAM! Mnemonic Class Mechanism of action Comments Example Use Some IA Sodium channel blocker (moderate)Intermediate action Moderate ↓ phase 0 slope↑ EFR & AP…
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Communication Module for dealing with an Angry patient or relative
The basic structure for communication skills remains the same. Recall the mnemonic P I CX3. Take into considerations of following points during consultation. Mnemonic: AARRR! Mnemonic Heading Comment A Acknowledge 1. Acknowledge the problem2. Acknowledge the concerns3. Acknowledge and validate the emotions of the patient/relative A Apologize and Empathize Apologize for the…
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Communication Module for Obtaining Informed Consent
The basic structure for communication skills remains the same. Recall the mnemonic P I CX3. Take into considerations of following points during consultation. Mnemonic: CONSENTS Mnemonic Headings Comments C Condition & natural history Explain the clinical condition & prognosis O Options & alternatives No treatment, conservative, medical, radiological, surgicalMake patients aware…
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Communication Module for Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA)
The basic structure for communication skills remains the same. Recall the mnemonic P I CX3. Following additional points must be considered during consultation: 1. Determine decision making capacity. 2. Determine if they genuinely want to leave AMA or if it entails for something else. 3. If patient is determined to…
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How to crack Postgraduate MD/MS Entrance Examination?
(Article for Nepalese/ Indian and South Asian students) Postgraduate entrance exam for MD/MS is one of the toughest examinations in Nepal. The cut throat competition, the dilemma between studying or earning, and the pressure to perform against the toppers and best minds in the country make it one of the…
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Communication Skills Module for OSCE
Preparation Introduction Consultation Consolidation Conclusion The structural format can be remembered under the headings using mnemonic P I CX3.
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Skin Malignancies : Mnemonics
Malignant Melanoma Diagnosis or Clinical features: Mnemonic: ABCDE Risk factors: Mnemonic: MM RISK Pathologic Types: Mnemonic: Melanoma Always Spreads to Nodes (in order of worsening prognosis) Mnemonic Type Incidence Site Growth pattern Melanoma Maligna – lentiginous 10-15% Face (Precursor – Hutchison’s freckles/lentigo maligna) long in-situ stage before vertical growth Always…
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5 Ways to Treat Scoliosis without Surgery
Scoliosis is diagnosed when a sideways curvature of the spine exceeds 10 degrees. Your doctor will usually perform a physical examination and X-rays. Fortunately, apart from surgery, there are other practical noninvasive methods you could explore to improve the spinal alignment and ensure an enhanced quality of life. Here are…