ACEP President Dr. Michael J. Gerardi Shares Views on Challenges Facing Emergency Medicine
Each year brings new challenges for our specialty to face and a new President to the lead…
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ACEP President Dr. Michael J. Gerardi Shares Views on Challenges Facing Emergency Medicine
Each year brings new challenges for our specialty to face and a new President to the lead... -
Rat-Bite Fever’s Non-Specific Symptoms Make Patient History Important for Diagnosis
The Case Chief complaint: fever and rash. I stare at the triage notes of the eight-year-old female... -
American Board of Emergency Medicine Clarifies Status of Its Maintenance of Certfication Program
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) issued an unprecedented apology letter to its diplomats, penned by...
Rat-Bite Fever’s Non-Specific Symptoms Make Patient History Important for Diagnosis
The Case Chief complaint: fever and rash. I stare at the triage notes of the eight-year-old female…
American Board of Emergency Medicine Clarifies Status of Its Maintenance of Certfication Program
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) issued an unprecedented apology letter to its diplomats, penned by…
Non-Opioid Pain Medications to Consider for Emergency Department Patients
As recently as 15 years ago, the approach to pain management was a symptomatic one, whereby the…
Ebola Relief Efforts in Liberia Aided by Emergency Medicine Support, Donations
I have good friends in Liberia. I know the culture, the politics, and the medical system there….
Medicare Final Rule Changes 2015 PQRS Requirements
Last fall, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2015 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule…
ACEP’s Qualified Clinical Data Registry Helps Physicians Meet PQRS Goals
A clinical data registry records information about the health status of patients and the health care they…
Competency Measurement Approach for Advanced Practice Providers in Emergency Medicine
Lately, the topic of competency of advanced practice providers (APPs), also known as physician assistants (PAs) and…
Recognize Pediatric Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Symptoms, Manage Disease
The Case A previously healthy, fully immunized five-year-old boy presents to the pediatric emergency department with three…
Rural Hospital Closures Leave Whole Communities Without Access to Emergency Care
Imagine you are in Washington, D.C., and have a sudden onset of severe chest pain radiating to…