ACEP Clinical Policy on Outpatient Mgmt. of Adults with Asymptomatic Elevated Blood Pressure
On January 22, 2025, the ACEP Board of Directors approved a clinical policy developed by the ACEP…
Posts by Jed Henson
How Emergency Physicians Can Thrive in Value-Based Care Landscapes
The health care landscape is shifting, and emergency physicians are at the forefront of change. Although the…
Opinion: The Hidden Power of Doing Less—A New Perspective on Clinician Wellness
In recent years, wellness articles for medical professionals have become nearly ubiquitous, filled with well-meaning advice on…
Opinion: Demand Up, Beds Down—The Emergency Dept. Crowding Crisis
Hospital occupancy demands are projected to substantially increase over the next seven years from 75 percent to…
The Evidence for Empathy in the Emergency Department
A 68-year-old man presented with weakness and a 30-lb weight loss over the past three months. Chest…
10 Essentials for Your Emergency Department Fanny Pack
There is significance in the things we carry.1 The objects we choose to fill a limited space…
Case Report: When Syncope Gets Hairy
School picture day is often dreaded by children and their parents. Although finding the perfect outfit and…
Case Report: Rapid Diagnosis of Acute Aortic Dissection with POCUS
A 55-year-old woman with medical history of well-controlled hypertension and renal cell carcinoma, status post-partial nephrectomy, presented…
Dr. Joe Sachs and “The Pitt” Are Redefining Public Health Education Through Storytelling
When a viewer sent a message saying they sought help for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after watching…
Pros and Cons: A Mandated Four-Year Residency
PRO: Move to Mandated Four-Year Residency a Crucial Step by Andrew Garrett Little, DO, FACEP The recent…