Patterns of Injury in Elder Abuse
Identifying elder abuse in the emergency department is crucial. This article covers specific red flags and injury types, like facial bruising or skull fractures, to look for.
Posts by Jed Henson
FACEPs in the Crowd: Dr. John Ludlow
An emergency physician created “The Dr. John Show,” a YouTube series for kids, to make learning about the human body accessible, comforting, and fun.
Let Core Values Help Guide Patient Care
Use this 4-step blueprint to define your personal values, improve well-being, and find a grounding force during difficult shifts.
ACEP4U: the ACEP/CORD Teaching Fellowship
For 35 years, the ACEP/Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors (CORD) Teaching Fellowship (TF) has been the…
Reader Responds: Don’t Borrow, Serve
A reader details his debt-free journey from med school to retirement pay via the Uniformed Services Health Professions Scholarship Program.
How Does Emergency Medicine Navigate Consolidation Trends in Health Care?
The consolidation of players within any given health care sector — insurers, multihospital health systems, or private…
How Evidence-Based Medicine Strengthens Your Malpractice Defense
Robust use of evidence-based medicine makes your care more defensible. See how recent cases and legal trends are changing the malpractice landscape.
ABEM’s New Physician Certification Portal Includes Waiver Clause
ABEM’s new MyABEM portal requires physicians to waive their right to sue over certification decisions. ACEP responds to the controversial clause.
What Can a Patient’s Eyes Tell Us About Concussions?
Improve pediatric concussion diagnosis in the ED. This rapid visio-vestibular exam (VVE) identifies dysfunction in just 2-3 minutes.
Overcoming Language Barriers in the Emergency Department
Are you documenting language preferences and using certified interpreters? An EM resident argues why we must stop cutting corners with limited-English-proficiency patients.