‘Triple Scan’ for Diagnosis of ADHF
Identifying the cause of acute dyspnea in the emergency department is often challenging, even for the most…
Emergency Medicine
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‘Triple Scan’ for Diagnosis of ADHF
Identifying the cause of acute dyspnea in the emergency department is often challenging, even for the most... -
Emergency Medicine Quality Measures
The goal of this article is to provide background on national quality measure reporting and reimbursement programs... -
Flowers and a Smile
I have come to think that the Fat Man was right. And Jo, possibly, was an idiot....
Emergency Medicine Quality Measures
The goal of this article is to provide background on national quality measure reporting and reimbursement programs…
Flowers and a Smile
I have come to think that the Fat Man was right. And Jo, possibly, was an idiot….
Take Time to Save Time
After starting residency about a year ago, I realized that the free time I once took for…
Remember to Take Your Daily Vicomin
A patient arrives drunk at 3 a.m. with a chief complaint of back pain, toothache, headache, or…
Fling Open the Doors
In the course of a typical week, we frequently encounter patients who are intoxicated, belligerent, or cantankerous….
Darth Vader in the ER
Top 10 Reasons Why Darth Vader Would Make a Good ER Physician 10. Darth Vader prioritized brutally….
Emergency Department Patient Satisfaction Surveys
Members of the ACEP Emergency Medicine Practice Committee (EMPC) (2010-2012) offer, in this article, information on patient…
Drugs of Abuse in Pregnancy
Drug abuse patients are often complex in their presentation and management, but those who are pregnant add…
A Personal Story of Patient Satisfaction
Patient satisfaction is a buzzword in health care and in Washington. If you Google “patient satisfaction,” you…