Best Healthcare Triage Podcasts (2024)

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Do We Need Triage in Primary Care? (14 mins) 13:47

1d ago13:47

13:47

Have you noticed how busy the clinic waiting rooms are becoming? As the largest living generation retires from providing care and seeks to receive it, our primary care models are experiencing new challenges. This episode seeks to focus our efforts on an improvement mindset as we manage the surge of patients. Key Points: -Blocking the Door -Black Fr…

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Altered Mental Status with Christian Guzman, APRN 47:32

12d ago47:32

47:32

Altered mental status (AMS) can be an early warning sign of serious conditions, yet it's often overlooked or dismissed as simple confusion. In this episode, critical care nurse practitioner Christian Guzman breaks down the complexities of AMS and its many causes. Christian walks us through a systematic approach to assessing and managing patients wi…

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A Patient Safety Approach to Medical Billing (16 mins) 15:43

18d ago15:43

15:43

Have you ever been asked to sign that you'll pay whatever is "leftover" from your bill -- without knowing the total? This episode uses a risk approach to discuss the expectation that patients must promise to pay to an infinite and undefinable cost, and shares solutions that fit a patient safety model using clear communication and patient-empowered …

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Telehealth Breakthrough: Inside MUSC's Innovative Virtual Triage Program 23:23

22d ago23:23

23:23

On the season 3 finale of Innovatively Speaking, Dr. Jesse Goodwin speaks with Dr. Jeanhyong "Danny" Park, the director of Innovation for the Division of Emergency Medicine Telehealth. Dr. Park discusses his work in developing the MUSC's virtual triage program in the emergency department. Being the only center in the country that's doing this right…

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British Sign Language - Stacey 15:36

1M ago15:36

15:36

The Trust is pledging to support the deaf community and the way they access our services as part of Deaf Awareness Week (Monday 6 May to Sunday 12 May). In this episode of In Conversation with a CEO, Chris Oliver is joined by Stacey, a deaf woman who opens up about her struggles accessing services and discusses the work she has already done within …

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5 Tips to Improve Huddles (11 mins) 11:03

1M ago11:03

11:03

Is it possible that one of our top safety interventions could increase the risk of patient harm? Why do some huddles seem so fruitful while others fall short? This episode shares 5 pitfalls of the typical staff huddle with tips on how to improve their productivity without increasing the risk for clinical errors. Key Points: -Reality is not like the…

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Spanish for Nurses [ER Triage part 2 - Special Populations] 14:16

1M ago14:16

14:16

Medical Spanish for nurses, part 2: Triage questions nurses may ask of "special populations" in the ER, including pregnant women, babies / children, dialysis patients, and cancer patients (in English & Spanish). Overlaps with urgent care and other settings. 👉 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/QqPeHKsAdB8 👉 Triage part 1 (on YouTube): https://youtu.…

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Accelerator Programs and Innovation Engagement 34:25

2M ago34:25

34:25

On this episode of Innovatively Speaking, we speak with Todd Headley, the CEO of the Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization (ZI). We discuss how Charleston has grown to an innovation hotspot as well as how ZI, the technology transfer office of MUSC, is working to provide answers and support for all the ideas coming in. 00:00 The start of…

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Quality Dis-Provement (13 mins) 12:47

2M ago12:47

12:47

Does healthcare improvement sometimes feel like an impossible task? This episode looks at ways to refresh more than the data, but also our outlook and understanding, through an analytical approach. Key Points: -Time to give up? -Human rights applications -Breaking it down References: -World Vision International. (Feb. 9th, 2018). A Stolen Trombone,…

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Hypovolemic Shock with The Q Word Podcast's Lisa and Nyssa, RN 45:19

2M ago45:19

45:19

While the concept of hypovolemic shock may seem straightforward compared to the other types of shock, it's various causes and vastly different treatment approaches may catch you off guard. In this episode, flight nurse Nyssa from The Q Word Podcast vividly illustrates the key differences between fluid volume depletion and blood volume loss. You'll …

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Cardiogenic Shock with Sean from the Nurse Dose Podcast 45:45

2M ago45:45

45:45

In this in-depth episode, cardiac nursing expert Sean from the Nurse Dose Podcast vividly illustrates how acute coronary syndromes, valve dysfunction, arrhythmias, and mechanical complications can all culminate in cardiogenic shock. You'll learn to spot the ominous signs like falling cardiac output, rising filling pressures, and poor end-organ perf…

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Health or Healthcare? Why Primary Care for the Healthy Fails (11 mins) 10:44

2M ago10:44

10:44

Have you noticed there are a lot of companies diving into primary care and then quickly exiting--or how many of these ventures carry the term "health" in their title rather than "healthcare"? This episode explores the dichotomy of healthcare that treats the sick and health companies that provide primary care for the healthy, including recommendatio…

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Anaphylaxis and Med Errors: A Case Study with Dave Dovell, RN 32:09

2M ago32:09

32:09

Imagine being a nurse faced with a patient who has taken a fistful of someone else's medications, leading to a life-threatening allergic reaction. This was the reality Dave Dovell, a registered nurse and author, confronted in a fascinating case study he shares during this podcast episode. He takes listeners on a deep dive into the clinical presenta…

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Precision Quality: What Cobras Can Teach Us About Quality Indicators (14 mins) 13:54

3M ago13:54

13:54

Have you ever experienced unintended consequences in your efforts to improve healthcare quality? Is there a better way to find solutions to persistent problems? This episode applies the principles of Precision Medicine -- with its individualized, scientific approach -- to the field of healthcare improvement. Key Points: -Viper Reimbursement -Magic …

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Dr Gareth Thomas - Deputy Chief Medical Officer 20:13

3M ago20:13

20:13

In Series 2 episode 2, CEO Chris Oliver is joined by Dr Gareth Thomas who will soon be our new Chief Medical Officer. Listen to Gareth talk about his career journey, sharing his experiences and how he supports our medical workforce. Keep in touch with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust on social media @WeAreLSCFT…

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Triage Fundamentals: Emergency Severity Index (ESI) 48:37

3M ago48:37

48:37

The emergency severity index, or ESI, is meant to swiftly triage patients based on urgency and resource needs. In this episode emergency nurse, Kevin MacFarlane, shares his techniques for determining ESI scores, from identifying true level one resuscitation cases to non-urgent level five medication refills. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding…

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Corporate Practice of Medicine: New Relevance in a Changing World 28:55

3M ago28:55

28:55

In this two-part Triage series, Gina Bertolini, Stephen Page, and Sarah Staples-Carlton discuss an old health care regulatory doctrine that has new relevance in a post-COVID world, where the delivery of care via telemedicine and other remote models has become heavily adopted: Corporate Practice of Medicine, or “CPOM.” As more and more health care c…

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Health System Cybersecurity Risks: Part Two 22:49

3M ago22:49

22:49

In this two-part Triage series, Gina Bertolini, Sarah Carlins, and Jianne McDonald analyze two recent HHS initiatives that address cybersecurity risks to hospitals and health systems nationwide. Cybersecurity events involving our nation’s health care providers have precipitously risen in the past five years. The Department of Health and Human Servi…

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Patient-Obstructed Care? (12 mins) 11:51

4M ago11:51

11:51

Patient Decision-Making is supposed to be the goal, but just defining it can cause a heated argument. What prevents it from happening, and how can we overcome those barriers? This episode uncovers a missing piece in patient decision-making, and offers recommendations for a solid patient-centered framework. Key Points: -Speak Up campaigns -Obscure l…

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Health System Cybersecurity Risks: Part One 11:23

4M ago11:23

11:23

In this two-part Triage series, Gina Bertolini, Sarah Carlins, and Jianne McDonald analyze two recent HHS initiatives that address cybersecurity risks to hospitals and health systems nationwide. Cybersecurity events involving our nation’s health care providers have precipitously risen in the past five years. The Department of Health and Human Servi…

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Spontaneous Awakening Trials with Kali Dayton, DNP 25:55

4M ago25:55

25:55

Sedation and delirium can derail even the strongest patient's recovery in the ICU - but spontaneous awakening trials (SATs) can empower nurses to get ahead of this vicious cycle. In this candid episode, I pick the brain of Kali Dayton, an ICU nurse practitioner fervent about early mobility, pulls back the curtain on SATs, a tragically misunderstood…

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The AI Revolution in Healthcare 21:23

4M ago21:23

21:23

In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer Jesse Goodwin, Ph.D., talks with Arman Kilic, M.D., Director of the Harvey and Marcia Schiller Surgical Innovation Center at MUSC. Dr. Kilic discusses how artificial intelligence is being used to advance medicine and treatment in transplantation, through machine learning. Through AI, new risk models are bei…

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Special Feature: Keeping Patients Safe on the Digital Front - Asking an expert the tough questions with Benjamin Cooperman (39 mins) 39:11

4M ago39:11

39:11

This Patient Safety Week, I had the honor of sitting down with healthcare tech and e-iatrogenesis expert Benjamin Cooperman to discuss my toughest questions about digital harm, healthcare cybersecurity, and high reliability organizing (HRO) in the healthcare tech space. He has an extensive background in information technology and HRO consulting in …

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Highlights from FDA Regulatory Developments in Clinical Trials: 2023 Recap and 2024 Forecast 15:54

4M ago15:54

15:54

In this episode, Rebecca Schaefer, Michael Hinckle, and Elisabeth Lewis summarize FDA regulatory developments from 2023 and what to expect in 2024 as it relates to clinical research. They discuss the significance of the decentralized clinical trials guidance documents, highlights of the Informed Consent Guidance document, the impacts of FDA’s final…

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Getting the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Score (RASS) Right: How to Assess and Why It Matters 36:14

4M ago36:14

36:14

Proper sedation management is critical for improving outcomes, yet studies show a widespread problem of inaccurate Richmond Agitation-Sedation Score (RASS) assessments by nurses. In this revealing episode, Kali Dayton DNP, shares her technique to accurately and objectively measure the RASS and why this matter for our patient's outcomes. Check out N…

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With AI, Do We Still Need Doctors? (13 mins) 13:09

5M ago13:09

13:09

The topic of Artificial Intelligence and healthcare tech often prompts polarized responses across the industry. Will AI replace doctors? Will technology alleviate burnout, or worsen it? What do we need most in the development of healthcare innovation? Today's episode shares some cautionary tales as well as tips for success. Key Points: -Decision su…

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Spanish for Nurses [Triage Questions for ER / Urgent Care - part 1] 16:25

5M ago16:25

16:25

Medical Spanish for nurses, part 1: ER nurse triage. Covers chief complaint, past medical history, and several screening questions used for ER triage (in English & Spanish). Overlaps with urgent care and other settings. 👉 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/eT0Cqv5XpRY 👉 Related video on Meds/Algs/Surg/Soc/Fam hx: https://youtu.be/2BDUo2JGYEc 📧 Focus…

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Anesthesia and Surgery Deconstructed: A CRNA's Perspective 53:33

5M ago53:33

53:33

Ever wonder what goes on behind the operating room doors? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the fascinating world of anesthesia and surgery. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Tanner and Cole from the Core Anesthesia podcast provide an insider's look at the perioperative process, from pre-op preparation to the orchestrated induction…

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10 Years of Electronic Health Records: How's it Going? (15 mins) 15:26

5M ago15:26

15:26

Nearly 10 years ago, the goal of mandatory electronic documentation was to improve patient engagement, care coordination, research, disparity, and healthcare quality. As we look toward the next wave of requirements for interoperability, this episode reviews our progress toward these goals and shares recommendations for the future. Key Points: -Is d…

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Chasing the Stigma - Hub of Hope 29:39

5M ago29:39

29:39

Welcome to series 2 of In Conversation with a CEO! To kick off the new series, Chris is joined by Jake Mills, CEO of Chasing the Stigma, to talk about the Hub of Hope. The Hub of Hope is an online directory of mental health support available near you. It's the first time services from across the NHS, community and private sector have been brought t…

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Beyond Pressure Injuries: The Complex Physiology of Immobility with Margaret Arnold, PT 53:21

5M ago53:21

53:21

We all know that staying in bed increases the risk of pressure injuries and DVTs. But the adverse effects of immobilization go far beyond those basics. In this eye-opening episode, Margaret Arnold, PT pulls back the curtain on the rapid and surprising physiological changes that occur when your patients are inactive. You’ll learn about the hidden da…

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Alternative Patient Satisfaction (12 mins) 11:56

6M ago11:56

11:56

Why do some patients prefer to spend $100 on imported frankincense oil than spend the same amount on a clinic visit? What can alternative medicine tell us about measuring patient satisfaction? Today's episode discusses these novel trends. Key Points: -Why essential oils? -Limits of patient satisfaction metrics -The patient's voice References: -“Vap…

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Valvular Heart Disease with Tim Madeira, DNP 50:15

6M ago50:15

50:15

In this episode, Tim Madeira, cardiothoracic DNP, provides an overview of the primary heart valve diseases. He expertly guides us through the complex physiological processes underlying conditions like stenosis and valve regurgitation arising from congenital abnormalities, calcifications, infective endocarditis, and trauma. In addition, Tim outlines…

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Occupational Therapy and Verticalization Therapy with Philip Gonzalez, MOT 43:17

6M ago43:17

43:17

Listen in as I chat with Philip Gonzalez, a critical care occupational therapist. He will help us de-mystify the philosophy of occupational therapy, discuss how nurses cane help their patients make the most of their therapy sessions, and introduce us to verticalization therapy. Discussed in episode Verticalization therapy is a therapeutic approach …

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2023 Holiday Special: The Little Hospital on the Prairie (14 mins) 14:02

7M ago14:02

14:02

Why do healthcare professionals shy away from working in scenic rural areas, even when they are offered the comfort of broadband internet and affordable housing? Today's episode addresses the two reasons why doctors and nurses avoid rural health and how innovators around the world are solving those problems. Key Points: -The new Netropolis -Rwanda'…

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Spanish Pelvic Exam (2 versions) - for ER / urgent care 16:12

7M ago16:12

16:12

How to do a pelvic exam in Spanish, in a setting like the ED or urgent care where you won't do a pap smear, and you may not have foot rests or stirrups on your gurney. The ALL-SPANISH version starts at 11:47 📺 YouTube version ENGLISH/SPANISH: https://youtu.be/KhNgfV3FQik 📺 YouTube version ALL SPANISH: https://youtu.be/AMTaygEXFV4 📧 Focused Beginner…

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Virtual Healthcare Office: Risk Assessment (16 mins) 16:17

7M ago16:17

16:17

What is the greatest risk to your organization and how can you tell? What does a "good" solution look like? Today's episode shares how to use a risk assessment to identify hot spots in your organization and innovate for the best solutions. Key Points: -Relative risk? -Scoring Risks -Discussing solutions References: -Fox, Andrea (May 31, 2023). Flor…

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Diltiazem: Cardiac Medication Mini Series, Part Four 17:05

7M ago17:05

17:05

Understanding Diltiazem is an important part of your cardiac skillset. It's indications range from blood pressure management, long term stable angina, to it's mainstay in the hospital setting: acute rate control of arrhythmias with rapid ventricular rates. This episode will cover Diltiazem's mechanism of action, its multiple indications for both ac…

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Caring for children with complex needs - Children's Complex Packages of Care Team 18:28

7M ago18:28

18:28

This episode contains discussion of end of life care for children. Rebecca Higham, Children's Complex Packages of Care Team Leader, talks to Chris about a service which you may not have heard of before! Children's Complex Packages of Care Team (CPOC) care for and support children with complex health needs to live at home and participate in normal d…

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2023 Thanksgiving Special: Desire Paths and AI Staffing (16 mins) 15:54

7M ago15:54

15:54

Are there trails blazed outside the system’s parameters that frustrate planners? This episode discusses “desire paths” in sidewalk design as an example for surgical staffing, and looks at how AI could help us get a better understanding of employee behavior and trends. What will we find if we stop to listen to the footfalls of our healthcare communi…

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Detailed Anatomy: Hand, Foot 13:48

8M ago13:48

13:48

More detailed Spanish anatomy (vs prior episodes) of the hand & foot. This includes specific finger names, and various other structures on the hand and foot. (Foot starts at 5:31). 👉 Hand anatomy on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LqQOX2J2Uf8 👉 Foot anatomy on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fZuMksJE8S8 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www…

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Amiodarone: Cardiac Medication Mini Series, Part Three 15:26

8M ago15:26

15:26

In this episode, I'll give you the inside scoop on amiodarone so you can truly grasp why it is *the* most prescribed antiarrhythmic medication. We'll unpack its unique mechanism of action that makes it so effective, share a real-world case that shows amiodarone in action, as well as have a candid talk about its adverse effects. Join me to find out …

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Virtual Healthcare Office: Eduflation & Proving Our Worth (19 mins) 18:40

8M ago18:40

18:40

Have you noticed that physicians are doing a lot more clerical work these days, staying late to answer email and sit on the phone? Does your organization require a graduate degree for simple data entry jobs? Today's episode talks about Eduflation, the cost of down-skilling our experts, and ways to measure and prove our value to an organization. Key…

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Rashes in Spanish (7 Terms + Practice Sentences + Grammar Tips) 14:00

8M ago14:00

14:00

Several ways to say "rash" in Spanish. I'll explain how to use these terms for rash, I'll quiz you using practice sentences, and explain a little bit about pronunciation and grammar as we go along. 👉 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/lBiE55ijQ-Y 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ …

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Taking mental health support to ethnically and culturally diverse communities 18:59

8M ago18:59

18:59

In this episode, Chris talks to Shaesta, a CBT therapist about the work our Talking Therapies service have been undertaking to bring mental health support to communities who have historically been less likely to access psychological therapies. Poor mental health does not discriminate by ethnicity, gender, age or ability – it can affect anyone at an…

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Atropine: Cardiac Medication Mini Series, Part Two 12:07

8M ago12:07

12:07

Do you want to enhance your understanding and effectively use atropine in the treatment of bradycardia? Starting with atropine's mechanism of action, we will explore its proper use for symptomatic bradycardia, including it's important contraindications. We'll also cover some of atropine's other fascinating roles beyond the heart. You'll walk away w…

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Virtual Healthcare Office: Vague Vision and Quiet Quitting (16 mins) 15:43

8M ago15:43

15:43

Why are roles so vague today? What does quiet quitting say about our processes? What organizational improvement could remedy the cause of quiet quitting? Today's episode dives into the world of job descriptions, organizational goals and quiet quitting from a process perspective with solutions based on solid improvement principles. Key Points: -Job …

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How to Learn a New Language in 10 Days (My Thailand Experiment) 16:11

9M ago16:11

16:11

The story of how I became conversant in Thai in a matter of several days, and the principles you can use to learn Spanish (or any other language) as quickly as possible. 📺 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/qV2cfHGllVE 📰 Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/thai-a-language-learning-experiment/ 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish…

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Transforming Cancer Care: The Hollings Cancer Center 32:17

9M ago32:17

32:17

In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer Jesse Goodwin, Ph.D., engages in an insightful conversation with Ray DuBois, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC. Together, they explore upcoming advancements that hold the potential to revolutionize the way we understand and combat cancer including an overview of the the world of ca…

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Milrinone: Cardiac Medication Mini Series, Part One 12:30

9M ago12:30

12:30

Part one of our cardiac medication mini-series spotlights Milrinone. We'll unpack milrinone's mechanism of action, indications, and potential pitfalls. This high-value overview distills need-to-know details about milrinone for seasoned critical care nurses and students alike. Check out Nicole Kupchik's exam reviews and practice questions at nicolek…

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