T-Shirt Giveaway Boosts Patient Morale
In the era of intense hospital competition, improving patient satisfaction goes a long way. This past spring, the Department of Internal Medicine at University Hospital launched a unique campaign to enhance patient experience. First...
“You signed up for this”, says admin from comfort of home
Karen, just one of the many admin comprising 34% of US healthcare costs, sent a department-wide email yesterday in response to concerns about PPE shortage and pay cuts. While staff eagerly anticipated news of...
ACGMEmojis to be the standard evaluation tool for resident feedback
ACGMEmojis: the modified visual analog scale
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In recent years, medical education has undergone a major overhaul in philosophy. There has been a steady shift away from the traditionally competitive culture of medical education to a...
Hypochondriasis Fibromyalgica
Are you feeling a constant itch in the back of your throat? Do you have a headache after binge watching TV or playing 3 hours straight of Call of Duty? Are your joints stiff...
Orthopedic Library is Actually just a Gym
A detailed undercover investigation has discovered that the orthopedic library is merely just a gym in disguise. The signs should have been obvious in retrospect, as many an orthopedic resident was seen leaving...
Frantic Mom Hires Exterminator to Rid Son’s Head of Lice
PRINCETON, NJ—A major outbreak of lice has struck a local preschool, leading one frantic mother to hire an exterminator to rid her son’s hair of the icky bugs.
“I do not play around,” said Mrs....
New Mental Health Hotline Established for CrossFitters and Vegans
Seattle, WA- North Seattle General Hospital held an emergency press conference today to roll out their mental health hotline for CrossFitters and Vegans that are struggling during the COVID-19 quarantine. “COVID-19 has touched everyone...
Healthcare Worker on Dumb Family Member Violence Increases by 86% in Recent Months
Starting in March 2020, an alarming trend has been noted across all police precincts in the United States. Healthcare workers have been committing violent acts against dumb family members at a shockingly high rate....
Resident workforce devastated by excessive wellness initiatives
It was a gruesome scene in the medical resident workroom at Boston Health Alliance today. Amidst the grueling work hours, exploding COVID census, and endless emails, the inpatient medicine team took a devastating hit...
Medical School Teaches Corporations How to Get Workers to Pay for The Privilege of...
NEW YORK — Medical students and patients alike were surprised to find the lobby of University Hospital swarmed with executives from some of the world’s largest for-profit corporations on Monday. The executives had been...