November 2023 News from the College
ACEP Calls Out Insurer Abuses During Surprise Billing Congressional Hearing ACEP member Seth Bleier, MD, FACEP, testified…
Blog Archives
The Great Surge in Pediatric Mental Health Emergencies
A 15-year-old male is brought to the emergency department (ED) after he jumped from the second floor…
Texas Member Dr. Alison Haddock Chosen ACEP President-Elect
Alison Haddock, MD, FACEP, was chosen as ACEP’s new President-Elect by Council at ACEP23, Oct. 8 at…
How To Identify and Work With Neglected Children in the ED
Case A four-year-old male is brought via EMS for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The EMS technician expresses frustration…
Looking At the First 10 Years of Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine
Like many other countries around the world, emergency medicine has proven to be one of the fastest-growing…
EQUAL: a Straightforward Approach To Caring for Disabled Patients
A disability is any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the…
Residency Spotlight: Cleveland Clinic Akron General
What does your program offer that residents can’t get anywhere else? We are the first community emergency…
VACEP Legal Victory Illustrates Why the Prudent Layperson Standard Still Matters
Maryland enacted the first “prudent layperson standard” (PLP) in state law in 1993 (see related timeline). The…
27 Degrees is No Accident
“So how long has he been in jail? I mean his core temp is 27.” I think…
Let’s Talk: Emergency Physicians Can Convey Critical Prior Care PHI Immediately
The Case A two-year-old female, seen three days ago at different local emergency department (ED)—Children’s General—presents with…