How Emergency Departments Can Embrace Diversity, Inclusion
In response to the article “Black MD” by Jenice Forde-Baker, MD, FACEP, the need to prove one‘s ability and capability as a…
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How Emergency Departments Can Embrace Diversity, Inclusion
In response to the article “Black MD” by Jenice Forde-Baker, MD, FACEP, the need to prove one‘s ability and capability as a... -
ACEP’s Steps to Promote Diversity Support the Needs of Minority Physicians
It was my usual day in the emergency department at a busy community hospital with 55,000 annual... -
Opinion: Affordable Care Act Consolidation Increases Health Plans’ Market Power
“The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating...
ACEP’s Steps to Promote Diversity Support the Needs of Minority Physicians
It was my usual day in the emergency department at a busy community hospital with 55,000 annual…
Opinion: Affordable Care Act Consolidation Increases Health Plans’ Market Power
“The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating…
ACEP Now Readers Weigh in on Firearms, Gun Violence
What is missing from this is the public health perspective in preventing these tragedies. In particular, it…
4 Ways Emergency Physicians Can Help Reduce Racism in Their Hospitals
I am a black male who lives in two worlds. I am a physician in a busy…
Opinion: Firearm Injury Prevention Is More Than Pro/Con Debate
We read with interest the recent pro/con debate in ACEP Now (July 2016) about gun control. This…
ACEP Now Reader Takes Issue with Choosing Wisely Trial on Trimethoprim- Sulfamethoxazole for Skin Abscess
Re: “A Whirlwind Year in Review: Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Versus Placebo for Uncomplicated Skin Abscess” [August 2016] “This well-designed…
ACEP Now Reader Challenges Reference Source in Active Shooter Article; Author Responds
Dr. Mell: Just now during down time on my night shift, I took the opportunity to read…
Opinion: ACEP Now Reader Responds to Statement on Orlando Mass Shooting, and ACEP President Dr. Jay Kaplan Replies
Dr. Kaplan’s statement in response to the Orlando mass shooting and the related ACEP Task Force recommendations…
Opinion: Emergency Physicians’ Reluctance to Implement Choosing Wisely Recommendations Brings Criticism
Letter to Editor, I was somewhat disappointed by the comments from practicing emergency physicians. Their reluctance to…