Emergency Physicians Should Provide Palliative Care Options
The Choosing Wisely campaign is making a big push to involve palliative care in the emergency department….
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Emergency Physicians Should Provide Palliative Care Options
The Choosing Wisely campaign is making a big push to involve palliative care in the emergency department.... -
How to Perform Ultrasound-Guided Distal Sciatic Nerve Block in the Popliteal Fossa
The ultrasound-guided distal sciatic nerve block is the ideal block for patients with distal leg and ankle... -
5 Things Emergency Physicians Should Consider Before Moonlighting
In response to an EM resident’s question about moonlighting, we present the following “Top Five” things we...
How to Perform Ultrasound-Guided Distal Sciatic Nerve Block in the Popliteal Fossa
The ultrasound-guided distal sciatic nerve block is the ideal block for patients with distal leg and ankle…
5 Things Emergency Physicians Should Consider Before Moonlighting
In response to an EM resident’s question about moonlighting, we present the following “Top Five” things we…
ACEP 2015 Legislative Advocacy Conference and Leadership Summit Highlights
The situation on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in May was surreal. As we have been doing…
AMA President Dr. Steven Stack Discusses Licensure, Certification
On June 9, 2015, Steven J. Stack, MD, FACEP, was sworn in as President of the American…
ICD-10 Coding Tips to Help Emergency Physicians Navigate Documentation Changes
Soon, your hospital or group will be expecting you to document your emergency visits in an ICD-10-CM–friendly…
Opinion: Mobile Integrated Health Care Practice Can Bridge Gaps in System
“Mrs. A is back with her CHF. She was discharged yesterday, but she didn’t have a ride…
Opinion: Paramedicine Diversion Programs Pose Patient–Safety Risks
Community paramedicine (CP) supporters argue that diverting 911 patients from the emergency department decreases costs, ambulance wall…
Dr. Steven Stack Discusses His Presidency of the AMA; Repeal of SGR
On June 9, 2015, Steven J. Stack, MD, FACEP, will make history as the first emergency physician…
Emergency Medicine Foundation Earns High Rating for Fiscal Management
The Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) has received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier charity evaluator….