Waiting Room Medicine: The Ethical Conundrum
As hospital boarding, increased emergency department (ED) volumes, and complexity of patients have increased, so have wait…
Posts by Jed Henson
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…
AI May Allow Physicians To Regain Their Humanity
Emergency medicine (EM) is a team-based specialty, where a diverse group works together to rapidly deliver acute,…
Annals ECG of The Month
Emergency medical services (EMS) were called to the home of a 22-year-old woman after a syncopal episode…
The Business Aspects of Establishing a Novel Service Line in the Emergency Department
Around the world, acute pain is the most common reason for patients to present to the emergency…
Death by 1,000 Medicare Cuts
Medicare was initially developed to provide health insurance to address the health care needs of Americans aged…
Case Report: Acute Kratom Withdrawal
A 33-year-old male with a history of drug use presented to the emergency department (ED) for extreme…