The Basics of Documentation in Emergency Medicine
In medicine, the story we record is not an unfortunate consequence of our bedside care…
When Your Gut Says “Admit” — The Leadership Skill Every Young ER Doc Must Master
Dear Director, I called the surgeon for an admission. They thought the patient could go…
Director’s Corner: 10 New Year’s Resolutions
Ten New Year’s Resolutions for the Emergency Physician: Small Shifts, Big Impact Every year around…
Train Yourself: A Thorn in Your Side
Chest tube insertion is a high-risk procedure that occurs with relatively high frequency in the…
Vertigo: An EP’s Diagnosis of a National Epidemic
It seems like the whole country has a bad case of vertigo. Oh, not acute…
How Virtual Oral Care Can Divert Dental Emergencies from Emergency Rooms
Introduction Each year, more than 2.1 million Americans turn to hospital emergency departments (EDs) for…
How AI is Preventing Violence in America’s Hospitals
Healthcare workers are no strangers to stress. Every day, they balance life-and-death decisions with long…
Director’s Corner: When Should an ER Doctor Consider Retiring?
Last month, I went to a retirement party for an emergency physician colleague. I’ve known…
Add Another Year to Physician Residency Training?
Be Careful What We Wish for! One ‘hot button’ topic in EM circles remains an…
Director’s Corner: Should there be a Mandatory Retirement Age in the ER?
Dear Director, I have a couple of older docs on our team, and it’s got…