Patient Arrival —> Patient dispo

From patient arrival to discharge, most provider tasks fall under one of these six categories. I use this page to share my notes.

  • Chief Complaint

    Notes on how to approach common Chief Complaints in the Emergency Department. Outlines include HPI components, Physical Exam, and Differential Diagnosis.

    Chief Complaint

  • Test Interpretation

    Notes on a stepwise approach to interpretation of various diagnostic tests in the Emergency Department, including EKG, Imaging, and Labs.

    Tests

  • Procedures

    Notes to approaching common procedures completed in the Emergency Department setting.

    Procedures

  • Treatment

    Notes on treatment options for analgesia, antiemetics, and more.

    Treatment

  • Communication

    Notes I used as a medical student for effective communication while calling consults in the Emergency Department.

    Communication

  • Documentation

    A list of my “Dot Phrases” I commonly use to help with thorough and efficient charting. Inspired by the “Checklist Manifesto” book by Atul Gawande.

    Documentation