Tips for Productive Hospital Policy Discussions
At the hospital’s monthly interdisciplinary meeting, a lively discussion takes place: Is there an optimal pathway for…
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Tips for Productive Hospital Policy Discussions
At the hospital’s monthly interdisciplinary meeting, a lively discussion takes place: Is there an optimal pathway for... -
Compassion Rounds in the Era of COVID-19
Editors’ Note: This article was accepted on April 14, 2020, and was accurate at that time.... -
When Do Patients Arrive in the Emergency Department?
Most emergency departments have a recognizable patient arrival pattern. This graph depicts the average pattern of select...
Compassion Rounds in the Era of COVID-19
Editors’ Note: This article was accepted on April 14, 2020, and was accurate at that time….
When Do Patients Arrive in the Emergency Department?
Most emergency departments have a recognizable patient arrival pattern. This graph depicts the average pattern of select…
Online Triage Tool May Help Patients Decide if They Need Immediate Care
An online tool that analyzes symptoms may help people decide whether to seek immediate care in the…
EM Doc Works with Indiana Lawmakers to Help Young Pregnant Patients
In most states, minors who are pregnant can consent for their own care. But as I learned…
Emergency Medicine Requires Us to Be Ready for Anything at Any Time
One of the reasons I chose emergency medicine is because I love the spontaneity our specialty offers….
Reader Feedback Revisits Lactated Ringer’s vs. Normal Saline Discussion
Thank you for your attention and article on the recent discussion regarding LR versus NS [“Myth: Normal…
Patient Safety, Advocacy, Education, and More on ACEP’s Agenda
We cannot imagine a better place to celebrate ACEP18 and the 50th year of ACEP. We couldn’t…
Sometimes Dental Pain Can Be Life Threatening
Emergency physicians should think beyond cavities when they assess dental pain. Better understanding of the causes of…
What Recent Literature Says About Treating the Critically Ill
Having critically ill patients remain in the emergency department for exceedingly long periods has become commonplace. In…