Chemical Restraint in the ED
Chemical Restraint in the ED Sudden violence in the emergency department (ED) remains a common problem. Psychiatric…
Patient Safety
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Chemical Restraint in the ED
Chemical Restraint in the ED Sudden violence in the emergency department (ED) remains a common problem. Psychiatric... -
ED Pet Peeves
Everyone has pet peeves. You know, silly things that drive you absolutely crazy. One of mine is... -
Keep the Customer Satisfied
When I was in medical school and residency training there was, as far as I knew, no...
Keep the Customer Satisfied
When I was in medical school and residency training there was, as far as I knew, no…
ACEP ‘Chooses’ Differently, Opts for Alternative Approach to Find Cost Savings
After considerable debate, the ACEP Council voted this month to refrain from participation in the national “Choosing…
This is Your Captain Speaking…
Denver was a great choice for this year’s Scientific Assembly. I enjoyed meeting many of you there….
A Personal Story of Patient Satisfaction
Patient satisfaction is a buzzword in health care and in Washington. If you Google “patient satisfaction,” you…
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…
ED Pet Peeves
Everyone has pet peeves. You know, silly things that drive you absolutely crazy. One of mine is…