yearly radiation dose
ASC xray tech came to me and said my radiation level is through the roof (whatver that means. i have to check the mrem on the dosimeter)
and this is only at ASC - excluding in office dosimetry.
are you guys concerned about yearly dosimeter readings and what are you guys doing to lower the dose?
i've been more concerned about lateral views especially - cervical RFAs i work right next to it
i'm trying to think of ways to lower the overall dose. minimize live, use pulse/ low dose, minimize...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 29, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TIVAndy Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Ime
I’m curious. What is the average pay per IME and the amount of time involved? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 28, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bedrock Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Hey PMR folks- check the Pain Forum for some free CME
Opioid CME 4.5hrs for free (Lobel back at it Nov-Dec 2023)
Target Audience: Providers eligible to prescribe opioid analgesics & non-prescribers involved in the care of patients receiving opioid analgesic therapy, nonpharmacologic therapies, and non-opioid medication therapies for the management of pain; physicians, dentists and oral surgeons, residents...
forums.studentdoctor.net
Here is link, I will host it (means I don't get the CME). (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 27, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: lobelsteve Tags: PM&R Source Type: forums
One of the true “side effects” of Obamacare
Opinion | Elizabeth Warren Has an ObamaCare Epiphany
The Senator complains about the industry consolidation and price increases caused by the healthcare law.
www.wsj.com (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bedrock Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Bernie Sanders, Midlevels in Pain, & Your Prosperity
No one’s promising you can keep your doctor anymore
Democrats and Republicans agree that the primary care system needs an overhaul. They’re encouraging nurses to do more and embracing virtual care.
www.politico.com
"To deal with that dearth, the Biden administration and Congress are pushing policies to change how primary care providers are paid and to encourage nurses to take on larger roles. They’re facilitating virtual care’s expansion by lifting restrictions on when and how it can be used." (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drusso Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Working as an Interventional Pain Physician at a VA hospital?
Some positions have opened up for me at VA hospitals as a pain physician. This would be my first job out of training. I know VAs can be bureaucratic and lower volume than non-gov jobs, but certain aspects are attractive, such as definite salary, no production pressure, limited obstacles to offering interventions of my choosing since no prior auth, good benefits and time off. Downsides as far as I can see are CPRS, salary ceiling, slowness and culture of staff, difficulty of moving from lower...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drg123 Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Botox cost?
What are you paying per unit or for the 100 unit vial? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: oreosandsake Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Pain + SNF/SAR/IPR
Any pain docs here do a weekend or something each month doing SNF/SAR/IPR work and rounding? What does it typically pay? Is it worth it? How do you go about doing it? My spouse is a hospitalist (7 on 7 off) and I was hoping to do SNF/SAR/IPR work the weekends she's on to make some extra money. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 25, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: PainDoc2025 Tags: PM&R Source Type: forums
Anyone used this c-arm, Fujifilm persona C?
Reasonably priced, super C and has DSA. My only hang up is it says “pulsed DSA”. Not sure what to make of that or if it’s good enough… I do fair amount cervical SNRB/TFESI.
Anyone with experience on this, particularly it’s DSA mode?
Thanks. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 23, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Taus Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Re: Chronic prostatitis (chronic pelvic pain syndrome)
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Source: BMJ Comments - November 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
Stellate for parosmia due to long COVID
New Research Shows Promising Treatment for Long COVID Smell Loss
Loss or distortion of the sense of smell is one of the most common symptoms of long COVID, but a painless injection may help some people smell normally again.
www.everydayhealth.com
CT-guided…lol (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 22, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: gaseous_clay Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
HOPD Contract help
Hi all. Appreciate any feedback/information especially you guys hospital employed.
I am getting an offer from one of the main hospitals in my area. I am in the Southwest. Cheap COL - I own my house for about $1500/mo for a 2800sf 5br.
Offer is around $400k base guarantee for 2 years. 3rd year and beyond is strictly wRVU. wRVU around $52. Sign on bonus around $30k. Good benefit package (35 days vacation). The two current full time pain docs are my friends (1x is on his 3rd year...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 22, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Inygma Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Advocacy for SCS
https://www.ipsismed.org/news/658307/IPSIS-Facilitates-Successful-Washington-State-SCS-Coverage-Review.htm (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: lobelsteve Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Pain position near Boston
We are looking for pain management physician to join family oriented small practice 15 minutes north of Boston
2 part time docs and full time PA
Mature practice with providers successfully enjoying time divided between family and work
PM&R or anesthesia, pain BE /BC
2-3 days part time
Long term position
knowledge of RFL,MBB and ESI's is a must
small number of narcotic patients(15)
salary commensurate with experience
start time -any
Let me know if you have more questions (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bpainless Tags: Pain Management Positions Source Type: forums
Contract question - Indemnity Clause and binding arbitration
Negotiating a current contract and was told by my attorney that these are unfavorable for employees especially the indemnity portion, but I don't really grasp this. Why exactly is this the case? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 17, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: apr27 Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
