Patient Safety, Advocacy, Education, and More on ACEP’s Agenda
We cannot imagine a better place to celebrate ACEP18 and the 50th year of ACEP. We couldn’t…
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Patient Safety, Advocacy, Education, and More on ACEP’s Agenda
We cannot imagine a better place to celebrate ACEP18 and the 50th year of ACEP. We couldn’t... -
Sometimes Dental Pain Can Be Life Threatening
Emergency physicians should think beyond cavities when they assess dental pain. Better understanding of the causes of... -
What Recent Literature Says About Treating the Critically Ill
Having critically ill patients remain in the emergency department for exceedingly long periods has become commonplace. In...
Sometimes Dental Pain Can Be Life Threatening
Emergency physicians should think beyond cavities when they assess dental pain. Better understanding of the causes of…
What Recent Literature Says About Treating the Critically Ill
Having critically ill patients remain in the emergency department for exceedingly long periods has become commonplace. In…
Become an Expert in X-Ray Interpretation
Despite advanced diagnostic imaging methods such as computed tomography scans, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound, X-rays still…
Interpreting Pediatric Breathing Issues
It’s the middle of the night in your emergency department and a little kid is brought in…
Latest Evidence and Wisdom on Concussions
When it comes to concussions, Andrew Perron, MD, FACEP, knows what he doesn’t know—and he wants to…
Don’t Let Bias Affect How You Treat Your Patients
“Don’t worry about them, doc—they’re a frequent flier.” “Doc, they’re just drug-seeking.” These phrases are much too…
ACEP Defending “Prudent Layperson” in Court
In its escalating fight against Anthem BlueCross BlueShield’s dangerous policy of retroactive denials of ED visits the…
Impact Is Defined by the Importance of the Moment, Not the Size of the Action
He is a middle-aged man with a ruddy face and full cheeks standing behind the hot food…
Procedural Prowess as a Shield for Burnout
We are at a crossroads in emergency medicine. We have a lot external pressures to increase speed…