Monkeypox has been confusing and scary for a number of patients, especially on the heels of the Covid pandemic that we’re still facing. Even though we usually make videos for primary care providers, we decided to make this episode, especially for patients, to help clear up some confusion for them, as well as show clinicians an example of how we have these conversations with our patients.In this episode, we answer the questions:What is Monkeypox?What the symptoms are and how bad are they?Who is getting this and why?Will I die from this?How does it spread?Is there a vaccine and who gets it?For any patients watching, please seek out medical care from your primary care providers. This episode is for educational purposes only, is not medical advice, and we cannot advise individual people on their health concerns!Here is where you can find out further information:? Safe sex guidance from the CDC? How it spreads from the CDC? FAQs for patients from the CDCIf you liked this post, also check out:Monkeypox For Nurse Practitioners - Part 1Monkeypox Treatment For Nurse Practitioners - Part 2HSV Diagnosis For Nurse Practitioners-----------------------Don't forget to grab your free Ultimate Resource Guide for the New NPSign up for the Lab Interpretation Crash Course hereGrab your copy of the Digital NP Binder ______________________________Please note: This episode is intended only for medical providers and students learning to be medical providers. While anyone is welcome to view and listen, for legal and safety reasons, we are unable to diagnose, treat, or answer medical questions for individuals through this channel. We always refer individuals back to their primary care providers for medical care.If you’re a medical provider or student and have specific patient cases you have questions about, I cannot answer those here but would love to help you inside our mentorship program! Join the waitlist at https://www.realworldnp.com/mentoring. _______________________________© 2022 Real World NP. For educational and informational purposes only, see realworldnp.com/disclaimer for full details. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.