The Disappearing Doctor: Challenging the Provider Paradigm
Using “provider” instead of “doctor” or “physician” devalues the profession and erodes professional identity. It’s time to reclaim the title.
Posts by Jed Henson
Management of ED Crowding versus Mass Casualty Incidents: Is There an Ethical Difference?
It is a busy Saturday evening in your emergency department (ED). Every bed is filled, including those…
ACEP Clinical Policy on Thrombolytics for Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke
On September 26, 2024, the ACEP Board of Directors approved a clinical policy developed by the ACEP…
Toxin-Induced Hypotension Treatment Tips
Acute toxic ingestions are a common reason for presentation to the emergency department (ED) and clinical scenarios…
Doctors: Sharing Our Personal Health Stories Can Save a Life
As a 47-year-old woman in medicine, I am accustomed to the balancing act we perform regarding our…
Dr. Joe Sachs and “The Pitt” Redefine Public Health Education Through Storytelling
When a viewer sent a message saying they sought help for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after watching…
Four Perfect Days in Salt Lake City
Alison Smith, MD, MPH, FACEP, graduated residency in 2017 from the University of Utah Health and remained…
Using Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as Life-Sustaining Therapy
Almost a decade after ACEP Now published a piece on the ethical considerations of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation…
The Critical Role of Accurate Traumatic Brain Injury Coding
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) represent a significant public health concern, affecting individuals across all age groups and…
ACEP4U: The ACEP Council Shapes Policy, Advances the Mission
Heading into her final meeting as ACEP’s Council Speaker this fall, Melissa Costello, MD, FACEP, has one…