Category: Urgent Care

The Laceration Course

Myth 3 – You Need to Use Sterile Gloves

February 21, 2024
Patrick O’Malley, MD

This may cause surgeons to have chest pain, but there is no need to wear sterile…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Evaluating Dizziness in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

February 1, 2024
Tracey Davidoff, MD

In a patient with the acute vestibular syndrome, the presence of anisocoria strongly suggests which of…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Evaluating Dizziness in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

February 1, 2024
Tracey Davidoff, MD

Which statement about brain imaging in patients with acute dizziness is TRUE? For an in-depth review…

Coding Challenge (UC)

Coding Challenge: Dizziness in Urgent Care

February 1, 2024
Brad Laymon, PA-C, CPC, CEMC

Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: PRESENTATION 56-year-old…

EKG

Navigating EKGs in Urgent Care—12 Tips for Efficient EKG Interpretation in Urgent Care

January 24, 2024
EB Medicine

Embark on a journey with Jennifer Carlquist, PA-C, and course director of The Urgent Care EKG…

The Laceration Course

Don’t Freak Out

January 23, 2024
Patrick O’Malley, MD

GRAPHIC PICTURE WARNING…. Large lacerations can take your breath away. Sometimes, something that looks complex and…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Managing Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

January 1, 2024
Tracey Davidoff, MD

A vaccinated, well-appearing 2-year-old girl with upper respiratory infection symptoms for 1 day and fever to…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Managing Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

January 1, 2024
Tracey Davidoff, MD

A 5-year-old vaccinated boy presents to the urgent care clinic with ill appearance, persistent fever, dehydration,…

Coding Challenge (UC)

Coding Challenge: Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Urgent Care

January 1, 2024
Brad Laymon, PA-C, CPC, CEMC

Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: SUBJECTIVE: 6-year-old…