Best-Practice Recommendations for Clinical Scheduling During Pregnancy
As a specialty, emergency medicine attracts physicians who run on variety and adrenaline. Of course, there are…
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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…
By the Numbers: Firearm Suicides
In 2017 60% of U.S. gun deaths were due to suicide (source) Nationally 90% of suicide attempts…
Letter from the Editor: A Vision for ACEP Now’s Future
I’m tremendously honored to have been selected as medical Editor in Chief of ACEP Now. Thanks to…
ACEP’s End-of-Fiscal-Year Report
At the end of our fiscal year, I traditionally present a year-end recap of the new projects…
Philly Hospital’s Unexpected Closure Leaves Residents Scrambling
After months of speculation, residents at Drexel University/Hahnemann University Hospital learned in July that, as of July…
Focus on Wellness with a Mission and Vision Statement
The wellness movement in emergency medicine has evolved over the past few years, moving its focus from…
What Emergency Physicians Need to Know About Anti-Inflammatory Monoclonal Antibodies
If you watch network prime-time news programs at all, you can’t help but be impressed by the…
Intranasal Lorazepam Quickly Calms Agitated Child in ED
A kicking, spitting and struggling 7-year-old boy rapidly became cooperative following emergency department intranasal administration of lorazepam,…