In part 2 of Email 4 Dr. Rich, AKA Wang Shi Kai shares with us more some more “Bizarre patient encounters” from his time working as an Emergency Medicine Physician in China.
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It's MORPHIN TIME!!!
Halloween seems to always bring out the best in an Emergency Department. This month in honor of Halloween we republish Dr. Celedon’s Halloween in the ED story from his residency. Nothing is more surprising then when an agitated Red Power Ranger in a spit mask decides to visit your ED.
When Altruism Goes Wrong
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives first time contributor, Whi Inh Shirley Bae, shares with us a story from her premed days. She was bright eyed and bushy tailed when she found an abused woman in the waiting room of the emergency department she was volunteering at. Instead of finding a social worker to help the woman, Shirley decided to take matters into her own hands.
Unbeknownst to the Patient
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives Heaveen recalls her time shadowing in an Emergency Department during her first year of medical school. An altered patient is brought in by paramedics. The patient’s work up revealed a STEMI and within moments Heaveen is running with the transport team through the halls of the hospital as the patient is transferred to the cath lab.
A Tale of Two Physicians
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, new Medical Student contributor, Heaveen shares with us a story from her time shadowing as a medical student in an Emergency Department. Heaveen is watching the management of a patient with a neck laceration. She is struck by the differing approaches between the two physicians involved in the patient’s care.
First Timers
In this edition of the Physician Grind Rob joins us again to talk about a first. He shares with us the first time he had to perform chest compressions on a coding patient. He shares with us the excitement and terror of being thrown into the resuscitation
Shift Struggles
Luis shares with us a troubling event during the shift. It seems that a haiku is the best way to reflect on the moment.
A Shift
In this edition of the Physician Grind Dr. Wiseman shares with us a story of a crazy shift in the emergency department. It's the type of shift that keeps her coming back day after day.
Saved By the Benzo
In this edition of the Physician Grind new contributor, Rob, shares with us an impressive save. Sometimes you don't need to crack a chest to save a patient's a life.
Best, Wang Shi Kai Email 3 Part 2
In this conclusion of the third email from Wang Shi Kai, he shares with us more insights from his time practicing medicine in China. He shares stories of corruption in the form of kickbacks to doctors prescribing antibiotics, challenges faced by his Emergency Medicine Fellow, and much more. Narrative Medicine. Doctor Blog. Physician Blog. Emergency Medicine
Best, Wang Shi Kai Email 3 Part 1
In this edition of Best, Wang Shi Kai, Dr. Rich shares with us what it is like being in Beijing during Chinese New Years. Narrative Medicine. Physician Blog. Doctor Blog. Emergency Medicine.
It's MORPHIN TIME!!!
Halloween in the Emergency Department can be an exciting time especially when the RED RANGER from the Power Rangers decides to visit
Soul Brothers
Social norms are not the norm in the ER. Things that are regarded as gross in the real world are an everyday occurrence. Our ER especially lived in a special universe where all social graces were stripped away and the rawness of humanity is what remained. In this narrative medicine piece Dr. Zahir shares a special moment with a patient.
Best, Wang Shi Kai Email 2 Part 2
In the continuation of our series "Best, Wang Shi Kai" Dr. Rich continues to share a variety of patient interactions and interesting cases. In the continuation of his 2nd email Dr. Rich expresses his frustration with the antibiotic prescribing patterns of his colleagues.
The Pepsi Center Blew Up
It’s the first day of my first ER rotation as an intern. I had endured months on Medicine, Neurosurgery and the Medical ICU and I am finally home, back in the ER. I am hoping that today will be a somewhat slow day so that I can ease my way back into the swing of things. As I walk around the department I begin to notice that everyone is moving around frantically. I find the senior resident. Without saying a word, he hands me a vest that says physician. "What’s going on?" I ask him. He looks at me and chuckles. The Pepsi Center blew up...
Match Day
In this edition of the Physician Grind we revisit Match Day. A day where Medical Students discover where they will be shipped off to complete their residency training. Dr. Liz shares her Match Day story.
Best, Wang Shi Kai Email 1 Part 2
In this edition of the Physician Grind Dr. Wang Shi Kai describes the drastically different hospitals he works at in China. The first is a private hospital, where patients expect immediate, top quality and specialized service. The second is a public hospital where the waiting room is full of patients and chaos is the norm. To switch back and forth between these two completely different environments requires the doctor to be able to flex and adapt quickly.
Best, Wang Shi Kai Email 1 Part 1
Dr. Rich is an emergency medicine physician from Los Angeles who is currently practicing in China. He was given the name Wang Shi Kai by the Chinese Medical Board. In this post Dr. Rich shares his experiences transitioning to life in China.
Gratitude & Grit
In this post we explore the burn out that residents and physicians can feel when they are working grueling hours under the most stressful circumstances. A young doctor in training realizes that he is grateful and honored to treat the patients that are entrusted to his care.
A Warm Farewell
Another busy night in the Emergency Department when a frequent flyer rolls in. Let's just say he had a little too much to drink. It's these type of patients that allow me, the drunk whisperer, to really shine.