Find Your Ikigai, a Sense of Meaning in Work
Satonofuji Hisashi has been a career sumo wrestler since 1996. He is no champion wrestler—in fact, he…
Posts by Jed Henson
Emergency Physicians of the Sandwich Generation Face Unique Challenges
My good friend and colleague, Dr. Sydney De Angelis, gave a great talk at the American Association…
ACEP Approves Clinical Policy on Seizures
On April 17, 2024, the ACEP Board of Directors approved a clinical policy developed by the ACEP…
Texas Hospitals Now Must Ask About Immigration Status
On August 8, 2024, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued an executive order directing the Texas Health…
How to Diagnose and Manage Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
You’re working the night shift in a rural critical access hospital in the Midwest when a 36-year-old,…
Waiting Room Medicine: The Ethical Conundrum
As hospital boarding, increased emergency department (ED) volumes, and complexity of patients have increased, so have wait…
Grant Program Funds Venous Thromboembolism Management Projects
Emergency physician Kathleen J. Clem, MD, FACEP, is a firm believer in asking for help every now…
Compassionate Care for the Fasting Patient
Fasting during Ramadan—a time of profound spiritual journey for Muslims globally and a month dedicated to fasting,…
Another Failed Physician Mgmt. Company Leaves ED Staff Dangling
Late last year, the emergency department (ED) physician practice management company NES Health ceased operations, leaving hundreds…
Case Report: Murine Typhus Presents as Severe Pneumonia and Sepsis
A 29-year-old Hispanic American man with no significant medical history presented to the emergency department (ED) with…