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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/851555/psn-pdf
July 31, 2023 - Once she had apparent improvement in her symptoms
following intravenous hydration, she was discharged … But when the presenting
symptoms are outside of a normal constipation symptom complex, there needs to … For symptoms more severe than expected for constipation, concern must be raised
for stercoral colitis … Other than her presenting symptoms, the patient’s laboratory work demonstrated significant bandemia, … Take-Home Points
Non-specific symptoms such as weakness, weight loss, and anorexia may be warning signs
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/secondary-traumatic-stress-ob-gyn-mixed-methods-analysis-assessing-physician-impact-and-needs
July 07, 2021 - Obstetrics & Gynecology at one large academic hospital found that three-quarters of providers experienced symptoms … anxiety were more likely to be interested in peer-to-peer support programs, whereas those reporting symptoms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-timely-diagnosis-lung-cancer-cohort-study-individuals-lung-cancer-presenting-ambulatory
September 14, 2022 - used electronic health records and natural language processing (NLP) to identify relevant signs and symptoms … Researchers found that NLP can identify signs and symptoms associated with lung cancer over a year prior
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/investigation-mental-and-physical-health-nurses-associated-errors-clinical-practice
September 21, 2022 - A survey of 364 nurses found that somatic symptoms (e.g., headache, exhaustion, fatigue) had a positive … correlation with nursing errors, but other symptoms of burnout – such as anxiety or depression – did
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37067/psn-pdf
October 03, 2011 - in this study received an automated phone call 48 hours after hospital discharge to assess for new
symptoms … One quarter of patients reached by the
system indicated new symptoms, half of which required intervention
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43421/psn-pdf
August 13, 2014 - /inevitability-physician-burnout-implications-interventions
Many health care professionals exhibit symptoms … studies have shown that
approximately one-third of practicing physicians and nurses display hallmark symptoms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49648/psn-pdf
March 01, 2012 - As her symptoms
worsened, she contemplated returning to the emergency department (ED). … The nurse
asked a standard list of questions and learned about the worsening symptoms. … With the change in
antibiotics, the patient felt much better with improving symptoms. … The
patient developed worsening symptoms after discharge and was unable to reach her PCP. … Frequency of new or worsening symptoms in the
posthospitalization period.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/doctor-dont-treat-thyself
August 21, 2024 - had no chest pain whatsoever and repeatedly emphasized that he had been completely free of cardiac symptoms … His use of medical terms when describing the illness, and his interpretation of his own symptoms can … Even when physicians do seek help, they may describe their symptoms in medical terms that apply only … Checklist for Physicians Feeling Ill
Am I uncertain about what my symptoms might represent? … Do I explain away my symptoms?
Do I need medical tests or examinations?
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49449/psn-pdf
June 01, 2004 - However, some signs and symptoms associated with vertigo can point more specifically to the inner ear … This patient did not present with any signs or symptoms
that definitively implicated the brain as the … However, several symptoms and signs,
though not pathognomonic for a central cause, are so highly suggestive … Rather, a peripheral localization is a diagnosis of exclusion when there are no symptoms,
signs, laboratory … Rather, a
peripheral localization is a diagnosis of exclusion when there are no symptoms, signs, laboratory
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dissecting-presentation
May 05, 2021 - She was concerned about the symptoms so presented to the hospital. … A second factor leading to misdiagnosis was clinical symptoms and laboratory findings that suggested … Aortic dissection of the proximal aorta involving the cerebral vessels could have caused the symptoms … Moreover, older patients are less likely to present with typical signs and symptoms of AAD and hence … Misdiagnosis can occur when patients present with mild illness, when symptoms are suggestive of another
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/diagnostic-trajectories-primary-care-12-months-observational-cohort-study
December 02, 2020 - This prospective study followed adults presenting to primary care with new or unresolved symptoms for … November 25, 2020
Signs and symptoms to determine if a patient presenting in primary
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73549/psn-pdf
July 28, 2021 - Toxicity (LAST) refers to complications affecting the cardiovascular (CVS) and
central nervous (CNS) symptoms … The presentation of LAST varies but CNS symptoms are the most common and range from dizziness to
seizures … Approximately 50% of LAST cases present with isolated CNS symptoms, about 1/3 present with both CNS … and cardiovascular symptoms, and the remainder have isolated cardiovascular symptoms.6 In this case, … LAST can present with either CNS or CVS signs or symptoms, which are often non-specific.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/reflexive-diagnosis-primary-care
April 01, 2008 - Due to these symptoms, he had multiple falls and an inability to grasp simple objects. … Over the next 10 weeks, the patient returned 2 more times to the same clinic with worsening symptoms, … providers who did not order any additional diagnostic testing and treated him supportively, assuming his symptoms … flag to inquire about is bowel/bladder dysfunction (e.g., incontinence, urinary retention), as these symptoms … diagnosis and referral to a specialist are likely responsible for the patient's permanent neurologic symptoms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/cyp450-drugs-expect-unexpected
October 19, 2022 - The surgeon advised the patient that these symptoms were not related to the epidural injection or the … One week of appropriate H. pylori treatment resulted in no improvement in symptoms; in fact, the patient … The patient experienced 4 weeks of Cushing-like symptoms, including abdominal pain, insomnia, impotence … , anxiety, sweats, and nausea; symptoms improved after adjustment of his HIV medications. … While less subtle, the patient's insomnia and anxiety symptoms may well be due to the ritonavir-associated
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/burnout-nicu-setting-and-its-relation-safety-culture
February 13, 2019 - Many health care professionals exhibit symptoms of burnout. … National studies show that approximately one-third of practicing physicians and nurses display hallmark symptoms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/factors-associated-mental-health-outcomes-among-health-care-workers-exposed-coronavirus
March 24, 2019 - The 1,257 survey respondents reported symptoms of distress (72%), depression (50%), anxiety (45%) and … engaged directly in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with COVID-19 were at greater risk for symptoms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45587/psn-pdf
January 23, 2017 - symptom checkers (software programs that use
diagnostic algorithms based on patients' self-reported symptoms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/inflicting-confusion
August 04, 2021 - discontinued at that point, and the patient was treated for the CDI with eventual improvement in his symptoms … The most common symptoms leading to hospital admission include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and hematochezia … The initial evaluation and therapeutic strategy depends upon presenting symptoms, and it has two primary … Negative inflammatory markers may indicate symptoms not related to active mucosal inflammation, particularly … Patients with significant abdominal pain, obstructive symptoms, history of abscess or penetrating disease
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/spotlight_case_missed_pneumothorax_10.09.2022_-_final.pdf
January 01, 2022 - patients for post-
procedural pneumothorax without routine chest radiography
• To understand that the symptoms … • The patient recovered without change in respiratory symptoms or
vital signs in the PACU.
5 … with family members, with
instructions to follow up “as needed,” as his vital signs and
respiratory symptoms … • Routine post-bronchoscopy CXRs rarely provide actionable
information for patients without acute symptoms … Safety and Communication Post-Transbronchial Biopsy (8)
• If imaging is performed based on signs and symptoms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/bandemia-harbinger-stercoral-colitis-and-impending-perforation
November 25, 2020 - Once she had apparent improvement in her symptoms following intravenous hydration, she was discharged … But when the presenting symptoms are outside of a normal constipation symptom complex, there needs to … For symptoms more severe than expected for constipation, concern must be raised for stercoral colitis … Other than her presenting symptoms, the patient’s laboratory work demonstrated significant bandemia, … Take-Home Points Non-specific symptoms such as weakness, weight loss, and anorexia may be warning signs