Opinion: The Greatest Fantasy in “The Pitt” Isn’t the Miracles, It’s Eye Contact
HBO’s The Pitt nails ED tension but ignores the “digital beast.” See why AI scribes won’t solve the documentation crisis facing modern ED physicians.
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Opinion: The Greatest Fantasy in “The Pitt” Isn’t the Miracles, It’s Eye Contact
HBO’s The Pitt nails ED tension but ignores the “digital beast.” See why AI scribes won't solve the documentation crisis facing modern ED physicians. -
Poorly Regulated Hyperbaric Chambers Sound Safety Alarms
Rising fatal accidents in unregulated hyperbaric chambers highlight risks such as arterial gas embolism and burns. Learn how to manage these ED emergencies now. -
The Historic Freedom House and the Roots of Modern EMS Systems
Freedom House, the first U.S. EMS, proved that excellence and equity are linked. See why its legacy is a vital call to action for doctors.
Poorly Regulated Hyperbaric Chambers Sound Safety Alarms
Rising fatal accidents in unregulated hyperbaric chambers highlight risks such as arterial gas embolism and burns. Learn how to manage these ED emergencies now.
The Historic Freedom House and the Roots of Modern EMS Systems
Freedom House, the first U.S. EMS, proved that excellence and equity are linked. See why its legacy is a vital call to action for doctors.
Are Hospital On-Call Services Still Sustainable?
Hospital systems are cutting physician on-call services due to rising costs and declining revenues. Explore how these financial shifts impact care.
The Chilling Effect of ICE Raids on Emergency Medicine
Explore how immigration enforcement impacts patient trust and emergency department utilization. Learn strategies for physicians to protect vulnerable populations.
Opinion: Emergency Physicians Witness the Universal Truth of Humanity
In the ED, social facades fall away to reveal our shared condition. Discover the profound perspective gained from being present for life’s most raw moments.
Opinion: Physicians Must Reduce Plastic Waste
Health care relies heavily on single-use plastics, creating massive waste. Discover how emergency physicians can switch to sustainable, safer alternatives.
Why ABEM Publishing Certification Exam Pass Rate Data Could be a Good Thing
ABEM’s new residency pass rate data offers transparency for applicants and employers, but does it truly reflect a program’s quality? An EM doc weighs in.
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.
Emergency Physicians Advocate Addressing Climate Change To Improve Public Health
Physician advocacy has been instrumental in reducing tobacco-related mortality, preventing ozone layer degradation, reducing sugar consumption in…