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1 year post starting locums - best decision I ever made. Not being an employee means recruiters can't mess with my schedule. They can still technically take away shifts if the situation demands it, but no more will my 3 days on 6 days off turn into 2 on 1 off 2 on 1 off 2 on 1 off. And I'm paid...

Do you have any experience in medical school admissions?

It's still early in the interview season. In terms of the word, I suggest that you use it to refer to a large mixed group of people who provide medical care. If the group only contains one type of health care worker, though, just use that name. Physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, etc. Be...

Around $200/hr. Plenty of shifts available most of the time.

SAME

I was never included in the suit; only the organization was sued. I was deposed, but the organization settled with the family prior to my scheduled date. I believe the family sought counsel and was advised to sue for wrongful death, but I wasn't privy to the insider portion of it, so I can't...

Resolution: settled. I was not party to the final lawsuit.

Yeah, idgaf. I’d rather be faulted because I knew what the patient had and stated it honestly than faulted because I killed someone and pretended to be oblivious.

You’re correct, but the patient didn’t stabilize, so it’s a moot point.

No drain. It was supposed to be a routine procedure.

What's funny is the intensivist responded. No ultrasound reported at that time.

Can't send a patient with BP 70/30 to CT. Did not, will never. But also, I wasn't primary, so it wasn't mine to order.

Wow. This thread really stayed alive. So fun times. I quit both of my nocturnist gigs because I got tired of living in Northern California, was working too much, and had made enough to feel secure enough. I took another non-clinical remote position for about 6 months. And now, my partner and...

Oh, they expect me to be subservient and protect their bottom line. But w/e, I quit that job a while ago and am delighted not to be working there anymore.

Just wanted to post this thread for therapy / a warning. I can't talk too much about this case as the hospital I was working at is in arbitration for this case. But here's the gist: A patient I consulted on had an elective (though necessary) surgery done, and he subsequently became severely...