Show notes
Things We Do For No Reason #TWDFNR highlights some widespread practices that are difficult to justify based on lack of proven health benefits, but significant cost (both financial and non-financial harms). Avoid these low value practices and inflated medical bills with tips from expert, Dr Lenny Feldman, MD, FACP, Associate Professor of Medicine Johns Hopkins. Topics include: renal ultrasound and urine electrolytes in acute kidney injury (AKI), folate deficiency and anemia work-up, prealbumin and malnutrition, blood transfusions, shellfish and contrast allergies, monitoring after switch from IV or oral antibiotics, and “against medical advice” discharges.Don't forget to check out Clinicwiki.org a free, online resource for teaching ambulatory medicine.Full show notes available at http://thecurbsiders.com/podcast. Join our mailing list and receive a PDF copy of our show notes every Monday. Rate us on iTunes, recommend a guest or topic and give feedback at thecurbsiders@gmail.com. Credits:Written and produced by: Justin Berk MD, MPH, MBAEditor: Matthew Watto, MDHosts: Justin Berk MD, MPH, MBA; Matthew Watto MD; Paul Williams MD, FACPGuest: Lenny Feldman MD, FACPTime Stamps