The Downcode Epidemic
A history of the LANE diagnosis lists, why they are a poor coding tool, and…
Initiating Psychiatric Medications in the Emergency Department: The Depressed Patient
The Growing Burden of Psychiatric Presentations in the ED Emergency departments (ED) across the United…
EPM interview with Dr. Judy Tintinalli Pt. 1
Judy Tintinalli sits down with the EPM Talk crew to discuss her legendary career, the…
Director’s Corner: AI in the ER, Part 2
Last month we looked at how our clinical encounters may be improved by AI, with…
Substance Induced Cardiogenic Shock
Case: A 33-year-old male presented to the emergency department for hemoptysis for two days. The patient reported periods…
Director’s Corner: AI use in the ER (part 1)
Dear Director, How are you using AI at work and when will we see meaningful…
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…