The Disappearing Doctor: Challenging the Provider Paradigm
Using “provider” instead of “doctor” or “physician” devalues the profession and erodes professional identity. It’s time to reclaim the title.
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The Disappearing Doctor: Challenging the Provider Paradigm
Using "provider" instead of "doctor" or "physician" devalues the profession and erodes professional identity. It's time to reclaim the title. -
I Spent Three Months in Northern Ethiopia with MSF. I Will Never Be the Same.
In the spring of 2021, I spent three months in Tigray, Ethiopia. It changed me in ways... -
EM Docs in Training: Is COVID-19 the Ultimate Learning Opportunity?
What a wild time to be an EM physician, let alone an EM physician in training. I’m...
I Spent Three Months in Northern Ethiopia with MSF. I Will Never Be the Same.
In the spring of 2021, I spent three months in Tigray, Ethiopia. It changed me in ways…
EM Docs in Training: Is COVID-19 the Ultimate Learning Opportunity?
What a wild time to be an EM physician, let alone an EM physician in training. I’m…
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…
American College of Surgeons Considers Promoting Firearm Safety, Injury Prevention
Firearm safety is a topic not only being discussed within ACEP but also of interest to other…
Opinion: Emergency Physicians Challenge Implementing Choosing Wisely Recommendations at Bedside
Editor’s Note: We received many responses to February’s article, “Time to Walk the Walk: Choosing Wisely and…
Richard Shoemaker, MD, Among Emergency Physicians Who’ve Competed on American Ninja Warrior
I read the article on the ED physicians participating on American Ninja Warrior. However, the list was…
SEMPA Offers Support, Clarification for AMA President Dr. Steven Stack’s Comments on Advanced Practice Providers
This letter is in response to the article featured in the September 14, 2015, issue of ACEP…
Opinion: Tactical Emergency Medicine Providers Deserve Appropriate Protective Equipment
A tactical emergency medical services (TEMS) element was on a hostage rescue call-out when things went bad,…
ACEP Now Readers Comment on ACEP Ethics Committe Censure of Dr. Peter Rosen
I would like to compliment Dr. Sullivan and the Ethics Committee on their censure of Dr. Rosen….