We Are the 2%!
False beliefs abound. In few areas of public discussion is this more true than health policy. One…
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Can’t Stop the River
Since the dawn of the attempt to diagnose and treat the afflictions of our fellow humans, each... -
We Are the 2%!
False beliefs abound. In few areas of public discussion is this more true than health policy. One... -
Being the ‘Bad Guy’
I am an intern in emergency medicine at Detroit Receiving Hospital. I’ve been doing this job for...
Being the ‘Bad Guy’
I am an intern in emergency medicine at Detroit Receiving Hospital. I’ve been doing this job for…
‘Road House Rules’ for EMS Interactions in ED
The e-mail that came from one of my most conscientious paramedics was similar to many others I…
Workforce-Trained Physicians Fill Gap
It is not news that there are not enough residency-trained, board-certified emergency physicians (“EM Workforce Stretched, Maldistributed,”…
Join the Club
We didn’t send Christmas cards this year. This was mostly because our son was not home from…
Beyond the Mandate: Why ObamaCare Matters
There was an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times written by one Ms. Ward, a woman with…
No Hors D’Oeuvres, Please
The latest nationwide fad in the marketing of emergency medicine is the “Senior ED.” I’m sure many…
Does Stroke Center Designation Improve Patient Outcomes?
Outcomes of studies detail benefits of designation. There are some key components of primary stroke centers that…
Don’t PIMP Me, Bro
Ten years ago I flew from New Orleans to Dallas to take the ABEM recertification exam for…
Can’t Stop the River
Since the dawn of the attempt to diagnose and treat the afflictions of our fellow humans, each…