The Case Against White Coats; Addicted to Nasal Spray? Get Ready for a Shift With Me

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Healthcare social media content gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Gillian Booth, Social Media Editor, MedPage Today; Katie Smith, Social Media Assistant, MedPage Today
October 24, 2024

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“Just because I don’t wear a white coat doesn’t make me any less of a doctor,” said internist @dr.evab, advocating for comfort and confidence over traditional white coat uniforms.

“Who says surgeons and anesthesiologists can’t get along?” Tony Youn, MD, and Tiffany Moon, MD, demonstrated how the specialties can collaborate, both medically and musically.

Medical student @transproudmed celebrated 5 years on testosterone by sharing his journey as a transgender man and future emergency physician: “If this helps even one trans young person feel more hopeful and that it is possible for us to become physicians, goal accomplished.”

Stethoscope style is in, according to pediatric travel nurse Ciara Melle, RN, who showed off her newest accessory: a stethoscope charm.

“Representation matters,” said @JoelBervell, reacting to a heartwarming viral video of a young girl — and perhaps a future doctor — meeting medical students at Howard University College of Medicine.

In response to an “ignorant” comedy skit, pharmacist @millennialrx defended pharmacists working in retail and their important role in healthcare.

Which medical procedures have you undergone that you would never recommend to your patients? For orthopedic surgeon @littlemissdiagnosed, LASIK surgery, Latisse for eyelash growth, and removing a permanent retainer make the list.

Emergency physician Darien Sutton, MD, MBA, took to TikTok to explain the recent E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s burgers, warning his audience about the infection’s symptoms, risks, and treatment.

“I would never lie to my anesthesiologist about any supplements or medications I’m taking.” A group of doctors list things they would never do, given the knowledge they have from their specialty.

Is it possible to be addicted to nasal spray? Allergist Zachary Rubin, MD, explained the condition called rhinitis medicamentosa.

“The number of physicians asking if I’m wearing a mask bc I’m sick (rather than preventing illness) is frankly disconcerting.” Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD, took to X to voice her frustration over questions about her masking habits.

Pediatric emergency physician Meghan Elizabeth Beach Martin, MD, vlogged her routine of getting ready before a night shift in the emergency department.

“There is no such thing as ‘just a nurse,'” said Sam Ghali, MD, in response to another user’s post.

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