Beating the Burnout Blues
There are logical reasons for emergency physicians to feel frustrated and on the edge of…
As Marijuana Access Grows, so do Concerns Over Unintended Pediatric Exposures
Initial studies suggest that pediatric exposures are up, but adverse effects are low Lethargy, coma,…
Honesty Isn’t Always Popular
Dear ACEP leadership: As our national meeting approaches, continue to lean into honest, transparent…
Get Rich Slow: The Power of Delayed Gratification
The punishing nature of shift work added to daunting student loan debt can make any…
Has Triage Become an Intrusive Waste of Time?
We need to create EDs where the first priority is making the patient comfortable, not…
To Unlock the Mystery of Overcrowding, Look to Queuing Models
Queuing theory models offer a telling look at what makes the emergency department grind to…
Small Patients, Big Problems
How POC ultrasound can be of special benefit to ill or injured children We know…
So You Drank the Water…
If this summer’s travels take you far afield, should you carry a course of Cipro…
‘Rick & Jerry’ Pass the Baton
A look back on the trailblazers of emergency medicine radio In 1991 I decided to…
A Call for Action
Today’s healthcare environment has put emergency medicine against the ropes. The next generation of emergency…