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Meet Austen Smith, an OMS-III at LMU-DCOM in Harrogate, TN! How did you discover osteopathic medicine? "Through school!" Why did you choose family medicine? "I am a people person and love forming long-term relationships with patients." What's one piece of advice you would give to medical students? "I highly recommend spending time with patients that you meet and really get to know them. Treat the patient." What led you to join ACOFP / What's the most valuable part of your membership? "To learn more about family medicine from people who have done it much longer than me!" #MemberSpotlight

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Major clinical approaches to tooth whitening techniques and differences in terms of sensitivity and protection: a systematic review - https://lnkd.in/gS6V2VMn

Check out our professional regulation group’s latest article, which I co-authored with Olivia Feschuk and Tom Keeler!

**Summary of an Unfortunate Incident: 📝** A heated argument occurred between an Emergency Department physician 👨⚕️ and a nurse leader 👩⚕️ over a patient with substance use and an open wound needing a wound culture. The nurse leader believed the patient wanted the procedure to stop, but the physician continued. This led to a confrontation where the nurse felt the physician was aggressive. According to her testimony and four other witnesses, the physician grabbed her shoulder, leaving bruises. **Civil Claims: ⚖️** Both the physician and the nurse no longer work at the hospital 🏥. The nurse sued her employer and the physician, who counter-sued. During the court case, it was revealed that the nurse was dismissed from the hospital for an unrelated HIPAA violation. It appears all parties reached an out-of-court settlement. **Criminal Claims: 🚔** A state or county attorney brought a criminal claim against the physician, who was tried for battery of the nurse. Based on the testimonies, the jury convicted him. **My Thoughts: 💭** The physician was trying to help his patient but used an approach that is culturally unacceptable today. There are no allegations against his competency or of patient harm. I believe a politically ambitious prosecutor decided to prosecute this case, which they shouldn't have. If the physician looked differently, would he still have a license? If he were a woman, would she be practicing? I've seen many double standards out there. If he were a woman, her actions might not have been perceived as aggression and could have been praised for patient advocacy efforts. There is nothing to suggest that the physician was aggressive toward the patient, but it was the nurse's perception that had a stake in the outcome. He has already paid the price by being prosecuted, convicted, and publicized. As long as he shows remorse, agrees to behave in a culturally acceptable manner, and does not leave a perception of aggressive behavior, he should be allowed to practice. After all, we have a shortage of physicians, and replacing a physician with his skillset is not easy. By not allowing him to practice medicine, we may do more harm to patients waiting to get care. Please note, that the link you shared doesn't work. It gives a preview of a clunky website before hiding the entire content behind a paywall. Here is a better link from a different news aggregator. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/ds7jpaxe Kellie Lease Stecher, MD, Brittany Busse, MD, Leah Houston, MD, Umbereen S. Nehal, MD, MPH, MBA, J. Michael Connors MD #healthcare

Mouthguards for the prevention of orofacial trauma (OFT) in sport: the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (UK) position statement 👤⚡️ A well-fitted mouthguard should be used by all athletes if there is an anticipated risk of OFT, including dental injury, during competition and training 🏃♀️ #Editorial in the BJSM READ 👉 https://bit.ly/3A5xFna

Witness the next generation of medical professionals as they immerse themselves in the intricacies of OMM, a pillar of osteopathic medicine. OMM stands for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. It's a hands-on approach to diagnosing, treating, and preventing illness or injury, primarily focusing on the musculoskeletal system. OMM techniques include stretching, gentle pressure, and resistance to improve range of motion, alleviate pain, and enhance the body's natural ability to heal itself. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) are trained in OMM as part of their medical education, along with traditional medical training. They use OMM techniques as part of a holistic approach to patient care, aiming to address not only the symptoms but also the underlying causes of illness or dysfunction. #DOProud #MedEd #OMM #NOMweek #OsteopathicMedicine

Endodontists often support the idea of general practitioners (GPs) performing some endodontic procedures, as long as the GPs have adequate education and experience and the cases are not too complex. However, where should the line be drawn between what a GP can manage in-house and what should be referred to a specialist? How is this line defined, and what factors influence its movement? https://bit.ly/45RfLjb

ACPM Vice President/President-Elect Gary Rothenberg, DPM, FACPM, CDCES, CWS and Rachel Albright, DPM co-authored article "Podiatry and Multidisciplinary Diabetes Management." Their work considers how a proactive and comprehensive approach is beneficial to podiatrists, their patients, and their clinical practice. Read the full article featured in The Diabetic Foot Journal here: https://lnkd.in/dvujWWeA #Podiatry #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #PodiatricMedicine #PodiatryClinic

A reminder to all clinicians to not use medical jargons as much as possible in their communication with patients. It is great to see the evidence that patients prefer clinicians who explain their condition in a simple jargon free language and consider them as more caring, empathetic and approachable. These patient preferred characteristics of clinicians can lead to positive clinical outcomes in patients. Free full text: https://lnkd.in/ePVMvedy #clinician #communication #doctor #physician #jargon #medical #terminology #optometry #ophthalmology #medicine #research #patient #experience