In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast Dr. Michael shares a story from his days in training . A "father" requests to see his son one last time before the son heads to the Operating Room. What ensues is old school ER.
What happens when a happy drunk turns into a belligerent drunk? In this episode we share a story of when this wonderful transformation takes place. The end result a new paint job for a temporary wall. When violence in the Emergency Department is just part of another standard day at the office.
In this episode Dr. Miguel goes over a standard shift he had in the Emergency Department. When your first patient has gunshot wound to his leg there is no time for a cup of coffee to get your day started.
Episode 2: Luis shares a story in which he faced two patients who had issues with their "exit tunnels." He first gets called to a patient who is defecating up and down the hospital Hansel and Gretel style. After getting that patient situated he is approached by a different patient who is in agonizing pain... pain that started when he put garlic up his rectum.
01: Welcome to the Physician Grind Podcast
Episode 01: Welcome to the Physician Grind Podcast. The Physician Grind is Narrative Medicine at it's best. This is an arena where healthcare professionals can share experiences. It's not prime time television. It's raw and brutally honest.