Scenario (Context for Your Report) Mr. James Carter, 54-year-old male (ASA II, BMI 29), undergoes elective open right inguinal hernia repair with synthetic polypropylene mesh under general anaesthesia with ETT. The case proceeds uneventfully; he is transferred to PACU for recovery. At the end-of-list Schedule 8 (S8) controlled drug count, the anaesthetic team identifies a […]

To prepare: Watch a video of two providers interviewing a patient. · Video demonstrates example of standard interviewing techniques versus example of motivational interviewing (MI) using The Process of MI framework: · Engage – Build rapport, use open-ended questions, uncover values/hopes, and offer compassionate reflections. · Focus – Bring the discussion to the health concern […]

Healthcare organizations continually seek to optimize healthcare performance. For years, this approach was a three-pronged one known as the Triple Aim, with efforts focused on improved population health, enhanced patient experience, and lower healthcare costs. More recently, this approach has evolved to a Quadruple Aim by including a focus on improving the work life of […]

Cynthia, a 53-year-old female presented to the emergency room due to feeling constantly tired, hungry, thirsty, and with frequent urination. Her past medical history is significant for cirrhosis and end-stage kidney disease. Physical examination had revealed yellowish discoloration to the skin, multiple bruises, bilateral edema, and weakness lasting more than three weeks. Laboratory tests were […]