10 Common Mistakes Young Doctors Make

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[@swe113]

One of the best comments in the video is "it's only uncomfortable if we make it uncomfortable" that's so true and an important lesson in many areas

[@Theunicorn2012]

One of the best comments in the video is "it's only uncomfortable if we make it uncomfortable" that's so true and an important lesson in many arwas

[@GoodOldGamer]

Don't forget to tell them it's never lupus, and that sometimes, you have to go break into a patient's home to investigate and confirm your diagnosis.

[@Bigsauce7593]

Dr. Gregory House, is that you?

[@CJSmallz41]

But mine actually was lupus. 😢 Am I the only one? 😂😂

[@chandrasunny]

​@@CJSmallz41 nope, me too. Had the doctors super confused for a bit there.

[@KiraFriede]

​@@CJSmallz41No. Mine also was Lupus. But that's good. They suspected cancer.

[@impoisonivy88]

😂😂😂😂

[@lydiastormberg1075]

During my preop appointment before my open heart surgery I felt so very overwhelmed. It felt all this was coming faster than I could breathe. My doctor recognized that I was having anxiety attack and they step back and we took each thing at once rather ten things at the same time. To say doctor can’t solve everything at once is very overwhelming I’m grateful my doctor recognized my anxiety and slow down on what we did so it didn’t become so overwhelming

[@DR-hc4vz]

Thanks for making the STI suggestion. My brother thought he was in a monogamous relationship...right up until he found out he was HIV positive. He was, his partner, as it turned out, was not.

[@sherylwillis3991]

According to AI: it's possible to be charged with attempted murder if you don't disclose your HIV status to a partner and they are later infected with HIV. This is known as HIV non-disclosure, and it's a criminal offense in some jurisdictions. The law can apply even if the sexual contact was consensual and involved the use of condoms.

[@sherylwillis3991]

AI said: It's possible to be charged with attempted murder if you don't disclose your HIV status to a partner and they are later infected with HIV. This is known as HIV non-disclosure, and it's a criminal offense in some jurisdictions. The law can apply even if the sexual contact was consensual and involved the use of condoms.

[@sherylwillis3991]

I knew an older man once who confessed that as a younger man he used to deliberately bite a condom to put holes in it so he could impregnate women!!! I know my former boyfriend thought it was funny to get women pregnant against their desires, even a married woman he had an affair with. He told me that after I broke up with him because he was no longer trying to win me back due to my resolve. So glad I escaped any physical consequences of dating him!

[@whisper4379]

Another thing that cheesed me off is medical staff blowing obviously problematic symptoms as simply “the patient is simply doing this to themselves psychologically.” Until I got the POTS Syndrome diagnosis from doctors that actually did their job, I had doctors and nurses try to gaslight me and say I was just having anxiety and causing myself to pass out. I knew that was wrong. I’ve had anxiety for *decades* so I know for a fact mine doesn’t get so bad that I *just* pass out. I knew something physical was going on. They wouldn’t listen and didn’t consider history or the other symptoms I had. Meanwhile, I’m terrified of another episode of passing out. But finally found doctors that would do their job and look into it and found that I had POTS Syndrome. With that diagnosis and understanding of what it is, how it works, what’s going on, what I need to do, I don’t feel fear anymore. And with the guidance of those doctors that diagnosed me, my symptoms have improved and I know how to bounce back quicker from flare ups. Imagine if I sat there and believed the gaslighting that I was “simply psyching [myself] out.”

[@AylaMarianna]

Honestly, even if it had been due to anxiety-I love how those previous medical providers supposedly seem to think being so anxious that you regularly pass out is within the range of "normal human experience", and not a sign that something is wrong. Ludicrous.

[@ronaldhudson169]

At the end of a visit to my doctor, I get an "after visit summary" everything the doctor told me is also listed there. Changes to meds, recommendations for visits to specialists anything the doctor says to me is also printed on this paper (also the date and time of my next visit if I set the appointment on exit)

[@MrMrayl]

As an inpatient wound care nurse I very much appreciate you speaking to the importance of a good physical exam in wound care (and not just what someone says about it). Thanks!

[@shakthi05]

CONGRATS on your 10YRS!! Keep Inspiring Dr. Mike, We love ya' ❤❤

[@roo79x]

I recently had a doctor tell me to go away and search Google then come back when I can use correct and diagnosable terms. I have CP and I am having sharp burning pain in one of my fingers when I am using it. I was shocked. I only have one GP in my area

[@charlottecumming7561]

Report them

[@roo79x]

​@@charlottecumming7561 I live in a small outback town. With only one GP. We struggle to get doctors at all. It's not easy to report them. Not everywhere in Australia has that luxury. Nor can I afford to take it further. Also the GP clinic doesn't look kindly on people who report issues.

[@SerenityPeaceTree]

I'm sorry to hear that. As a science nerd and advocate for multiple people in my life, I actually do the deep dive research needed to be able to converse and ask questions about the subject. Not everyone likes to do what I do. It's a shame your doctor isn't working with you as a team.... It's the most frustrating thing to be dismissed. Listening to the patient/caregiver is really important for the whole picture.

[@thepinkestpigglet7529]

You have child po rn? I know you mean chronic pain but those letters don't mean that here

[@macherie1234]

I think CP means cerebral palsy. ​@@thepinkestpigglet7529

[@thehomeschoolinglibrarian]

As a person the most important for doctors to do is listen to me. A lot of doctors seem to not understand that they are part of a relationship and a team and do work with me as a person who knows their own body.

[@tmenke88]

I'm an xray tech and I completely agree with you about point#10. Doctors don't often factor in their own well-being, especially when it comes to xray safety. I've had to tell multiple doctors many times to keep their hands out of the primary xray beam. Whether they're assisting with stress views or using a C arm in surgery, many don't take into account the potential long-term effects. Luckily for them, I'm pretty stubborn and advocate heavily for their xray safety.

[@Gloriousbobby1991]

I find you a very legitimate person. I have especially enjoyed your comments and even a video or two of you talking about mistakes you’ve made information. Accountability ❤

[@Rainears129]

I like my current doc, since we can have conversations like this: me: "Insurance wants me to be screened for HIV." (I'm late 20's and have never been screened) him: "Have you slept with anyone since we last spoke?" me: "No." him: "Started taking any drugs? Got any tattoos?" me: "Nope." him: "Blood transfusions?" me: "Wouldn't that be in my chart?" him: "Ideally yes, and since it isn't, we can say you most likely don't have HIV and don't need to be screened." me: "Sweet." I should note that doc knows I'm ace and have no interest in sex or drugs, and I hate having to get shots.

[@bvelazquez11]

Dr Mike! I just discovered your channel and I have to say I’m in love with your content. Thank you so much. You are doing so much good for the world.

[@sarahmoellenberg]

Congratulations on 10 years in the field! That’s a huge accomplishment. Thank you for what you said about the need for clinicians to take on leadership roles in the field; I’ve been struggling with cognitive dissonance as my role changed to primarily clinical services supervision from full-time/full caseload therapist; there was something extremely validating about hearing what I know to be true about the importance of those of us working in the space taking on these roles to better advocate for clinicians and clients. Also, as I was watching the video, I was reminded of conversations I have with our new staff and students and the areas for opportunity to grow are very similar in the mental health sphere; clips from this video may find their way into upcoming trainings and supervision/preceptor meetings.

[@ncwashington]

Great video! I’m currently in Pa school and my professor said we as the clinician are always the most awkward person in the room. And what she meant by that was we are usually the ones nervous to ask the “more uncomfortable questions.” She said if we ask the same routine questions to EVERY patient, it won’t be uncomfortable anymore and will ensure we don’t potentially miss things.

[@spidalack]

I've seen old doctors make the "focus on number" mistake. Had a doctor literally call me a liar because the tests did not give the results he expected. Then I insist, he does a different test and hey, turns out it's not as simple as he first imagined. Then I go see a specialist and he tells me the blood test the doc first did can't be used to rule out my condition, only to confirm it. (If the marker is there, problem. If it's not, might still be problem)

[@bridgetydidgety]

A lot of the things that were said apply to my job as a special education teacher. We have to make sure we are tailoring the education to each individual. We also really need more teachers with experience in the trenches advocating for changes to a broken system.

[@joynuggets]

Dr. Mike, the fact that you take the time to even make vids like this to school your young peers is just amazing. It’s so encouraging to know you are out there in the field looking out for us. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR CARING!!!!!!!!!

[@everlyneawino1769]

Happy anniversary Dr Mike . continue doing the great job 🥰

[@rachhazza8321]

Happy 10 year anniversery of being a doctor! You absolutely outstanding and have influenced me to become a doctor, cant wait for my journy and will be watching your videos everyday!

[@wbae1340]

Hey Dr. Mike! On your channel you’ve had a wide variety of doctors, not just all MD/DOs. I think you should also highlight/invite PAs & NPs - very crucial to healthcare and I don’t think you’ve ever talked or mentioned them. You’ve done a great job with nurses, but you should also highlight these providers as well!

[@vanDKnaNL]

It’s true he had none of them on the channel yet, BUT he did mention them in some of his videos

[@kevinconrad6156]

I started seeing my doctor when when she was a resident, she has always been a good doctor but I've seen her patient skills improve year over year, she's great. She is also training new residents now.

[@viharkottakota1849]

Congrats on 10 years of being a doctor Dr. MIke!!!. That is an incredible achievement and I respect you a lot because Im currently working on going into the medical field and so far its really difficult

[@raYne1527]

I believe in you!! You got this!

[@viharkottakota1849]

TYSM!!! I really needed that 🫶🏽@@raYne1527

[@gplifeau]

I’m an Australian equivalent of a FM resident and there are so many senior experienced doctors who have not yet learned these lessons! It’s just straight facts back to back. Amazing vid. I’ll definitely be sharing this with the med school class I teach :P

[@jovanbaker9783]

Happy 10-year anniversary, I love watching you on KZbin

[@ketevanjaniashvili9717]

My congrats Dr. Mike! You did deserve it!👏👏🤍🤍🧬🍾🥂🎉🎊

[@SaharatOfficial]

Dr Mike. I gotta admit i hope you dont quit making videos anytime soon. I think youre gonna help a lot of doctors in medicial school do well when they get to residency. Never seen a more compassionate doctor in my life than yourself.

[@5001Fergies]

this reminds me of the time i was getting a normal physical with a new nurse, and when she took my blood pressure she freaked out and had me take an EKG and told me i needed to go see a specialist. I went to my family’s heart specialist and told him what happened and he was like “well yeah, youve got athlete’s heart of course your bpm is gonna be low”. The nurse was so worried about the numbers she never stopped to check my old records to see that i always have a below average heartrate because my left ventricle is larger and pumps more blood per beat. It was a classic case of being too focused on the numbers and not stopping to ask the patient if they feel fine or not

[@pedrostormrage]

5:47 "It's two completely different parts of my life that directly feed off of one another" That's cool to hear (synergy between two positive things is a rare thing)!

[@milkteame]

I am a current medical student and now in sembreak. I watch these videos from Dr. Mike to grow as a good doctor ❤

[@JoshSngz1818]

Congrats on 10 years Dr. Mike! 🧑‍⚕️

[@whisperingwooper1763]

Absolutely love this advice! As a young counselor in training so slightly different a lot of these still apply. Especially the safety aspect! I work in peoples homes and a lot of the times there are safety issues just from doing a visit and while traveling of course. In general I feel in healthcare our safety and well-being is highly overlooked.

[@matthewtinney4872]

Dr. Mike i’ve been a big fan of your channel for a while now I saw some of your videos that discuss autism. Personally, I have autism sensory processing disorder, ADHD and OCD and honestly there’s some of the best superpowers I could ever ask for.

[@valeriedionne4547]

Very nice of you to form the doctors of tomorrow in this video! As a future physiotherapist, I always love and appreciate fellow healthcare workers taking good care of their posture 😊 would love to see you have a physiotherapist or occupational therapist on your channel so they could provide good advice to your viewers and show the good work we do when we all collaborate together (just as a suggestion as you’ve had many other healthcare professionals on your channel)

[@adritisengupta]

A doctor who awares people about mistakes that doctors make, is a legend.. Doctor Mike is a legend!

[@Orbixas]

Congratulations on 10 years Mike! You inspired me to enroll in med school myself. Here's to a long and fulfilling career for you!

[@theelizaaguilar]

Totally agree about the labs. I've had so many done, that when I see it being slightly off, I worry. My doctors know this and reassure me when it's not a big concern. On the flip side, last year, I was experiencing severe daytime drowsiness. I had a theory it was my thyroid (previously had hypothyroidism) or my b-12 levels. Labs were normal, great even! But they listened to me and refered me to a neurologist so I could get a sleep study. It took several follow up appointments but I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. I feel so much better now. Very grateful doctors listened to me and didn't stop when it wasn't an obvious answer.

[@becksnbama]

Omg! I'm so happy to hear you say this about treating patients and labs. Listen to the patient. We all know our bodies.

[@nithilar6710]

Congratulation Doctor Mike!! We all are so proud of you! Also, can you please make a video on mobile phone addiction and how to reduce it? Thank you!!

[@rlrl8274]

Dr Mike you have never mislead or gaslighted anyone. I like how you take on the internet trolls idiots head on. Ray in Ottawa Canada

[@exckla6284]

i totally agree with you!! (im not a doctor and only been to the hospital twice 😎)

[@TheShakedGuide]

As a patient I'm glad you get things pointed out so if I come across such doctor I can at least for my sake provide the information they might need to treat me..

[@kelseynorman3225]

HAPPY 10 YEARS DR MIKE!!! IM SURE YOU HAVE HELPED SO MANY PEOPLE AND YOU ARE THE BEST DOCTOR SOMEONE COULD ASK FOR!!

[@Aday837]

I grew very frustrated with the medical field for some time. I had found a few random doctors that were good along the way but ultimately I stopped going. After a few years I decided to go back and have nothing but the best doctors and care. Part of this I believe belongs to me and how I interact with them but I have nothing but great things to say about my doctors.

[@jenniferstine8567]

Loved this episode. I've been pretty fortunate in my adult life with doctors. One of my doctors said that I don't like to prescribe a medication unless the patient has no intention of making lifestyle changes. Well, it's not going to happen. So that's why I was given medication. Many people assume that an overweight person will have high blood pressure. Well I actually have low blood pressure. So it's actually a little concerning if it's considered a "good number." My veins are as afraid of needles as I am. The best way to draw my blood is with a butterfly needle. Fortunately most pathologists are grateful to know that, but I have had some get upset for being told how to do their job. Success ⚖ Pass out, vomit, or worse.

[@squiddwizzard8850]

The thyroid situation is directly relevant to me. Interestingly, it was a more senior doctor making the mistake and a younger doctor looking back on my original results and saying "personally i wouldn't have put you on meds for this. Your levels could have just been low that day. Your results are lower than normal but still in the normal range. Let's try taking you off this medication." I was on levothyroxine for over a DECADE. Nothing happened when I quit.

[@userPeterSteves]

u know mike loves his profession when he is not afrqid to talk about every aspect of the medical professions. A true sign of love is accepting the bad amongst the good.

[@mmmm69420]

congratulations on 10 years Mike!!!!

[@JenniferGault-ft4zq]

I really enjoyed your presentation - it reiterates a lot of the learning I received from the D.O. who precepted me in Adult/Gerontology. My one request is that you consider including other providers in this, particularly Family Nurse Practitioners (like me!). As PCPs, the same tenets apply.

[@jenniferhodson-y1w]

As a nurse I really appreciate this video Thank you Dr. Mike !

[@MaineeAgga]

Also, the numbers may be good, but the patient feels unwell. Personally I’m always inside the acceptable numbers for for ex. D-vitamin, but it’s also on the lower side. My numbers are okay, but I usually feel worse when I don’t take extra d- vitamin. Side note, I live in Norway and we are so faraway from the sun during the winter that we don’t get enough sun exposure to make enough d-vitamin from just the sun.

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

I had a situation where a doctor was asking about my sexual history and said I never had sex. They then asked questions, “would you want to have sex in the future. Do you want a relationship. Do you masturbate?” Keep in my mind, I may have been a teenager at this time or just getting out of high school. It made me question, “do you want me to have sex. Did you want me to go out there so I have an excuse to come back for another painful pap smear”. Don’t judge people, but as a clinician, don’t judge your patients.

[@aaronshuler187]

Congrats on 10 years. So, is it 10 hears since you graduated from medical school or 10 years since you finished your residency? Your information is awsome.

[@athosanime]

Yo Dr Mike, I am a second year medical laboratory science student in Nigeria and I absolutely love your content. I want to ask if you could recommend any other medical channels like yours but one that have to do with MLS. It's difficult to find MLS channels.

[@alexisemo6002]

6:45 as someone who had strep a month ago (my friend went to the doctor because she had been sick for multiple weeks and found out she had strep) and didn’t go to the doctor i can confirm that i got over my mild case in like a week (i monitored my temperature everyday and barely had a fever), people who want antibiotics for every little thing and don’t understand the harm in over prescribing antibiotics are so wild to me also im very lucky and thankful to be healthy and not Immunocompromised

[@valv4008]

Thanks Doctor Mike, and happy 10th anniversary, I’ve learned so much from you through your KZbin Channel, Thanks !

[@SerenityPeaceTree]

Congratulations on 10 years! I wish I could get your advice on my situation... But that's too long of a story. I am an advocate for multiple people in my life (past and present). Please teach your young doctors to LISTEN to the patient and/or caregiver. It makes a difference. I had one young doctor listen to me for 30 minutes (she made time in her schedule at the nursing home) and she figured out what was wrong with my mom just by listening. She changed tactics after the convo. I had to battle with another doctor for my husband about a medicine that wasn't right for him. I finally got him off it and wanted to say (but did NOT) "see? told ya". Arrogance and assumptions can be detrimental to the patient or even kill/accelerate decline of a disease. Sometimes the caregiver is right about something because they know their person inside and out. We know when something is off that others might not notice or dismiss as minor. Remind your students to work as a team. And it's ok to not know all the answers. It's ok to say "I need to do more research on it and I'll call you later (or discuss at the next appointment). It's also ok to change your mind if the caregiver gives you more information. Be open to another point of view because you may see something at that different angle like the young doctor who took her time with me about my mom. And advocates: listen but also question. What is your gut telling you? If it feels off, tell the doctor why and see what information the doctor has for you. It goes both ways when you're on the same team. ❤

[@OliviaParker175]

You inspire me to become a doctor. Thanks a lot for your invaluable guidance Dr. Mike❤❤

[@gloriasanchez4352]

I’ve been more aware of a patient of what to ask and look for from a dr. Thank you Dr Mike. You are a wonderful physician.

[@wolfsdream499]

Very good advice to ALL doctors outside! Not only the young but the older ones need to remember them too...

[@ljooni]

One my pet peeves as a patient is doctor telling me that my labs look fine, but they've never explained to me what those "labs" are. What exactly is fine?

[@charlotlottie]

Only at point one so far, my concern in telling new drs this is they won't try look at the big picture. Daughters paediatric "why did you wait until now to bring up so many things" - I didn't, everyone else just said wait for the paed. But also the whole body works together, you can easily miss things when you are focused on one body part

[@andreadasilva9866]

I work in the lab and we always know when it's resident season when the # of tests increase and they are not regular test. It's really interesting to see some of the things they order.

[@MilesJ.]

I wish my entire hospital would watch Dr. Mike. Our healthcare in AC is so freaking bad.

[@KotaLikesBiking]

HAPPY DECADE BDAY OF BEING A DOCTOR DR MIKE

[@joanhoffman3702]

I have my first meeting with my new PCP on Friday. I hope he is a listener and explainer, and will not be judging me for being an older woman who is overweight.

[@laurabailey1054]

One thing every young doctor should do is use their ears for the purpose they were intended for….to listen to what the patient is actually saying and actually hearing them. I told this to a med student who asked me for the best advice I could give him as a young doctor. I gave this advice based on the many years I have spent having doctors not actually hearing what I am telling them. For example, I saw a neurologist yesterday about a problem with my legs going out from under me. I told him I had been hit by a car and had a fractured L1 vertebrae and a bulging disc. Only the nerve conduction was checked in my legs. The neurologist didn’t even check my back where the injury was. I caught the bit about thyroid and heart rate. I have that problem and it started when I started taking synthetic thyroid medication. I asked to switch and went back to my NDT which calmed the heart rate down. My heart rate would get so bad it was scary. I got sent to a cardiologist

[@thegpshowtheshow]

That education one is one that I have personally benifitted from. As a Nerodiverse person I have conditions going on and are being managed (through a variety of medication and non medical means), however it is highly unlikely that I would be able to live independently. My pediatrician at the time explained that and his reasons for this in words that I understand and then directed me and my mum to the resources he knew of that were appropriate for me and my circumstances. I'm always greatful that he didn't try to pretend he knew everything and pointed me in a helpful direction.

[@marysunflower2185]

Congrats on your 10 year anniversary!

[@anncata7368]

Always on point. Doctors both young and old Listen to your patients. I always have my questions written down when I see my doctor. I also write down his opinion, statements and possible treatments. I want that doctor not to feel questioned but to feel that we are partners in what is best for me, the patient.

[@prettyblimp]

Hi Doc. Mike, thanks for all the great advice to the general public also. Often the non trained folks always wonder why the docs does why Docs do stuff.

[@tl9504]

I would love a video of mistakes that older doctors make as I had an issue with my first endocrinologist that I was referred to by my GP for my Addison's Disease. He was an older doctor. Even though I had been diagnosed in the hospital just a few weeks prior (This was back in July of 2021) and told him all of the symptoms that I had that matched up to it, he wanted to slowly wean me off of the medication that is needed to replace the Cortisol in my body, not just get it down it to the correct daily dosage for me after the shock I had that put me in the hospital in the first place. This was because other than walking with a cane, I looked like a regular young healthy adult if you didn't know the medications I was on or that I needed the cane to walk at the time being. I ended up asking my GP to refer me to a different endocrinologist, who is amazing and has me on the correct daily dosage now. Also just recently I was approved to no longer walk with a cane because my gait is no longer as bad when I walk, but I was told to keep it close incase I need it.

[@BlackCeII]

I wish I had a doctor that tried to solve everything in one patient, they always want to space it out even if things are related and five visits later and nothing is resolved.

[@wickedsamurai3323]

Appreciate the advice as a med student planning on going into family med

I'm reminded of an old series about a I think high-school aged boy genius who was a practicing doctor.

[@shaziahameed756]

Thank you for providing us with all this knowledge. And motivating young people like me!! 💕

[@ellenkarlsson9490]

Last year I went to to my doctor to check for osteoarthritis due to pain in my hands. She ordered a blood test and looked at my hands, but *she never touched me.* I found it very strange that she didn't feel my hands and joints when I complained about joint pain. She may have ruled out osteoarthritis with a blood test but the pain was still caused by _something._ (That _something_ turned out to be my nerves being pinched by inflammation in my elbows. My physical therapist figured it out.)

[@KxNOxUTA]

I love this video. Now if I get any new doctors to check on me, I can help them out and remind them of things like their own comfort or go "physical exam plz!" at them :P also CONGRATS ON 10 YEARS!

[@ScientistCat]

This was a very eye-opening video, especially focusing on numbers instead of the patient. Something like that can even happen with older, experienced doctors. I'd love to watch a similar video about that actually, common mistakes by experienced health professionals. Things like, not keeping up to date with recent medical advances, or (my personal experience) making normative assumptions about a patient. More generally, I guess, being extremely conservative and not "living with the times"?

[@samanthagiron5520]

i’m a young social worker and this video was still very helpful!!

[@Keana43]

I've always wondered about the first one. There are so many more patients who need help seem like it can get overwhelming.

[@collinestilette6847]

Man U probably won’t see this.. But great job man.. last time I was here u were at 400k and I just saw u on tiktok and decided to look up again.. 10 mill.. that’s dedication man.. great job and keep on!!!

[@youfot2]

This is one of the BEST vids of how I've seen so far!!! I am not in the medical field, but it was still GREAT to hear any doctor say! Also, the clinicians not being IN the field resonated with me (In retail). The office people just don't get it!

[@jackih9682]

I understand that doctors need to protect themselves from getting emotionally involved with their patients, but why do so many doctors seem to be completely unfeeling and un- empathetic? Can a doctor be taught how to have a good bedside manner?

[@andy2641]

allthe primary care / general practitioner doctors i have seen have been so friendly. EMS or emergency room are more cold probably because they work long hours and have to see so many injuries

[@greenbrownblue]

Dang, crazy how huge this channel got :oooo congrats, Mike!

[@juanpablogonzalezs.v.8319]

As a nurse. It was a shock to see how the numbers are not as important as i thought. Ive seen people with crazy labs or vitals and theyre fine. Basically base line and its terrifying sometimes but patient is calm, well. And happy. And in the other hand vitals normal or most labs normal but u can tell the patient is about to tank and when the doctor didnt believe us and didnt check their patient they did tank. I learned that we calling rapids is something we need to do sometimes

[@scribbler60]

I don’t imagine, Dr Mike, that you are ever likely to see this, but on the off-chance... When a preventable medical error is made, is there ever any accountability? I'm in Canada, and when a doctor or nurse or other medical professional makes an error, there's no accountability on the part of the profession. I have both seen and experienced this first-hand. What protocols are used when the physician or support staff makes a preventable error?

[@TLi-i6j]

I actually prefer to have the Dr. resolve everything in one visit 😂 making several trips and need to take several sick leave is so inconvenient

[@spvillano]

Slightly off thyroid tests... Low "normal", but complaining of low energy and fatigue, resident hand waved the symptoms away due to labs. I'll be addressing that deficit next week, during follow up on the previous visit, since of greater concern at the time was some rather limiting lumbar pain, which has resolved thanks to the PT that I suggested (and could tell that the resident was about to hesitantly suggest). The lumbar pain, due to some old injuries and a herniated disc isn't helping, bad habits accumulate, so every five years or so, I end up needing PT again. Since they're still out of stock on replacement spines... I'll also mention that my suggestion is to monitor d-dimer, due to my AAA and pseudoaneurysm. That'd give far more worthwhile data than a CBC. And a few words about chronic low magnesium levels, especially given current medications, hospital ordered and never implemented supplementation, etc. Who knows? I might even get the time to mention a possible TIA. Yeah, back burnered over some more pressing issues, one of which could've been a sign of impending aortic misadventure, the other a delayed ultrasound to gauge any progression of the AAA (miscommunication repeatedly on the locations to actually have the damnable test performed)... Retaining mobility also being critical, as a patient that starves to death while awaiting results on advanced imaging isn't receiving a wealth of good. Been a month, so a repeat of an A1C to evaluate prediabetes is unlikely to be informative, but we'll discuss the merits anyway. I did consider abandoning ship, but alas, by the time the lifeboat was lowered, the rats had commandeered the vessel, leaving me up shit's creek without a boat, let alone a paddle. So, excuse me while I get back to bailing water... ;)

[@The_Eager_Space_JellyFish]

Doctor Mike, guess what! I just got discharged from the mental hospital about an hour ago!

[@1veryfunnygirl]

Doctor Mike never makes a bad video. Thanks again for all you do. ❤

[@alikolahdooz8018]

Thing is doctor, that not all of these are applicable everywhere. As a young doctor working in Iran, I must point out that many times (at least here in my country) patients do expect you to address every single of their problems(no.1) and if you don't order for example thyroid labs then you are labeled as the doctor that didn't even order a simple TSH. I mean it's good that at least somewhere in the world you can treat people by some set of rules but most of the time the pressure from the community doesn't allow you to work based on written guidelines. You won't order thyroids? Fine, I'll go to a doctor that will. And how many patients can one lose like this? Thanks for the tips though much appreciated

[@ava-w4n7d]

hi dr. mike I've been watching you for a year now and I'm still in elementary school and I've decided to become a family madicen doc and before i found your channel i used to box and i found out you box to ive never seen someone so alike to me thank you very much !!!

[@ashleysotelo4746]

I really need to find something to help my posture for the dental field. I don’t want back pain years later 😭!!

[@katiekatie272]

In the UK we have opposite problems with doctors. Here you are likely to not be listened to and will often walk away with no treatment when you need something, but it sounds like America you're more likely to be given treatment you don't need.

[@a.j9083]

Congrats!!!!! Ive been watching for years now. Hey Dr Mike, I have a question for you as well as everyone else who watches you. I'm 15 and interested in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery. In July I have been assigned a 7 day course working in a hospital as a admin helper. I will be dealing with some outpatients ( surface level of course - HIPPA) as well as helping out in the office. I'm slightly nervous because I am the only one going from my school. Any tips on how to make a good impression and get a good report back? 😊

[@k-macky1933]

10:10 something else to keep in mind is potassium deficiency with heart palpitations or tachycardia. Speaking from personal experience lol. Not sure why my potassium drops but boy it feels like I’m having a constant panic attack when it does until I can get it back up.

[@ethanm2844]

I want to be a doctor when i grow up. Thanks Mike for doing this! Will follow!

[@CombatGod]

I simply tell all my partners that a few weeks after we are together I'll go get tested and let them know if there are any issues. Then every year I ask for a full work up. STIs are blood infections, you can easily get something from a cut or open wound.