Crowding Case Study Submissions Now Being Accepted Online
Crowding of emergency departments has been a recognized problem nationwide since the 1980s. With reduced numbers of…
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Get the Latest Research in The September Annals
Here is a quick look at two articles published in the September issue of Annals of Emergency…
New Hospital Disaster Resources Available
Deciding whether and when to evacuate a hospital during an emergency situation can be a daunting decision,…
The Privilege of a Lifetime
I was cleaning out my (paper) file cabinet last week and came across my plastic name badge…
By what criteria is it acceptable to declare death in DCD donors?
Irreversibility is consistent with legal The determination of death affects all physicians, and modern medical technology has…
ACEP Develops Plan to Influence Reform
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law in March, but as expected with…
New ACEP Budget Includes More Member Benefits
On the heels of another successful year, ACEP plans to capitalize on its momentum and enhance the…
PQRI, CMS Core Measures Increase Pressure to Report
Some emergency physicians may perceive hospital quality-improvement initiatives as endeavors that were conceived primarily by academic types…
Sore Throats—What Really Works?
Sore throat is a common complaint in the emergency department and outpatient clinic setting. “Strep throat” caused…
Dream Breathers
For every person who has done something significant in his or her life, there is at least…