Diagnosing Headache in Primary Care: Red Flags

Patients who come into primary care for a headache are often worried that it’s something very serious - and it’s your job to know whether it is or not. Many headaches are nothing overly serious, but as a new grad, it can be hard to know just how concerned to be and what to do with your concern. Let’s build your confidence and demystify some of the grey areas of headaches. In this video, we’ll cover: ✅ A simple tool that you can use to guide your visit, assessment, and plan✅ Specific headache red flags, and what to do if you encounter them✅ When to worry and what to worry about✅ When to refer patients out Headaches in a primary care setting can be confusing when you are getting started, but the more you see and the more you manage, the more clarity that you will gain. Use these tips to prepare for your next headache patient and be confident in your assessment, treatment, and referral. Read the blog post here.-----------------------Don't forget to grab your free Ultimate Resource Guide for the New NP at https://www.realworldnp.com/guideSign up for the Lab Interpretation Crash Course: https://www.realworldnp.com/labs Grab your copy of the Digital NP Binder: https://www.realworldnp.com/binder______________________________Please note: This episode is intended only for medical providers and students learning to be medical providers. _______________________________© 2022 Real World NP. For educational and informational purposes only, see realworldnp.com/disclaimer for full details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.