pharmacist – patient relationship/counseling

One-Year-Old Boy With Frequent Infections, Bruising, and Decreased Activity

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Editor’s Note:The Case Challenge series includes difficult-to-diagnose conditions, some of which are not frequently encountered by most clinicians, but are nonetheless important to accurately recognize. Test your diagnostic and treatment skills using the following patient scenario and corresponding questions. If you have a case that you would like to suggest for a future Case Challenge, … Read more

When a ‘Difficult’ Patient Dies Unexpectedly

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Mr M. was no stranger to hospitals in his area. He regularly showed up in emergency departments, demanded morphine and sleeping pills, and complained loudly about everything and everyone until he was discharged. His unexpected death caused Mark Earnest, MD, PhD, from the Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado, Denver, to reflect. Demands … Read more