When it comes to treating patients who can be difficult at times, we asked our followers what the best protocol is for providing care for hard-to-treat patients. Of those who responded, 70 percent said the best thing they can do as a clinician is to listen to their patient, 17 percent said they do their best to keep the lines of communication open, and 13 percent said they try to be calm and sympathetic .
If you’re reading this through watery, itchy eyes and sneezing up a storm, then you know the allergy season is well underway. We wanted to know how our followers were managing their symptoms. Respondents to last week’s question told us they use over-the-counter medication to keep their allergies under control (40 percent), and the rest are evenly split between staying indoors, just suffering through the season, and trying some type of immunotherapy. One of our followers reposted the poll with the comment, “I sadly feel this way every spring. My allergy pills are like my orthotics in my shoes: a dire need every day to be successful, ha, ha.”
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a dedicated time to educate the public, honor the community, and advocate for equitable medical care for the many Americans who are living with limb loss or difference. Our current question: What can you do to show your support? So far, the majority of those responding said wearing the color orange is the best way to show support this month. Tell us what you think. We’d love to hear from you.
