The Point of Care Medicine: Fast, Focused & Clinically Sharp
In today’s clinical environment, time is everything — and when it comes to making critical decisions, clarity, accuracy, and speed matter. That’s where The Point of Care Medicine Blog steps in. It’s designed for medical professionals who want practical, to-the-point, and evidence-based information they can use immediately at the bedside.
Whether you're a medical student, resident, attending, or nurse practitioner, this blog offers value-packed resources for those high-pressure moments in patient care.
📖 What Is The Point of Care Medicine Blog?
The Point of Care Medicine Blog is a free online resource created by clinicians, for clinicians. It tackles common clinical scenarios and presents information in a streamlined, digestible format — making it ideal for use during hospital rounds, night shifts, or last-minute prep before seeing a patient.
Each post provides:
Clinical context: Why the topic matters
Step-by-step management: From diagnosis to treatment
Evidence-based pearls: With references where applicable
Templates & tools: For documentation and communication
🧠 Top Clinical Topics You’ll Find
The blog has a growing library of high-impact clinical topics. Here are a few highlights:
🧪 Liver Chemistry Tests
This guide helps clinicians interpret LFTs — ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin — and differentiate between hepatocellular vs cholestatic injury. It includes a clean algorithm for assessing causes, from viral hepatitis to bile duct obstruction.
Key takeaway: Always correlate with symptoms and imaging to avoid anchoring bias.
🚨 Anaphylaxis
A quick-reference post for recognizing and managing life-threatening allergic reactions. Includes:
First-line treatments (IM epinephrine, antihistamines, steroids)
Monitoring timelines
Risk stratification for observation vs discharge
Bonus: Includes a one-liner for documentation and discharge counseling.
🧫 C. difficile (C. diff) Infection
This post cuts through the noise on when to test for C. diff, who needs treatment, and how to choose between vancomycin or fidaxomicin. It also outlines criteria for severe or fulminant cases, including ICU management tips.
Helpful addition: Isolation precautions and when they can be discontinued.
♨️ Neutropenic Fever in Cancer Patients
A must-read for those working in oncology or internal medicine. This post explains how to:
Stratify neutropenic patients
Initiate empiric antibiotics
Decide when to admit, monitor, or escalate care
Includes: A cheat sheet for common organisms and coverage options.
❤️ Running a Code (ACLS Basics)
Especially valuable for interns, this post simplifies how to take charge during a code blue — with reminders on:
Drug dosages
Rhythm recognition
Calling out clear instructions
Confidence boost: Sample language for leading the team effectively.
🎧 The Point of Care Podcast
Prefer listening to reading? You’re covered. The Point of Care Podcast is the audio companion to the blog and features:
Clinical pearls in under 15 minutes
Straightforward breakdowns of common emergencies
Ideal for refreshing your knowledge before rounds or exams
Top Episodes:
💓 Syncope: When is it cardiac?
🦴 Hypercalcemia: Real-world workup steps
🌡️ Fever in the ICU: What not to miss
🛠️ Why Clinicians Love This Blog
✅ Focused on real-world application
✅ Written by doctors with clinical experience
✅ Free, accessible, and mobile-optimized
✅ Minimal jargon — maximum utility
✅ High-yield takeaways for immediate use
Whether you’re rounding in the ICU, prepping for Step exams, or trying to make sense of complex labs at 3AM — this blog is like a reliable colleague at your side.
