Rethinking Medical Education
To mold great doctors, we need to broaden the foundations of undergraduate medical training…
Massive Pulmonary Embolism & Dysrhythmia
There are times to consider thrombolytic therapy for PE — and other times when it…
Flank Pain Bounce Back
You are midway through a busy shift when you pick up a chart of a…
Hiring 301: How to Ace Hospital Credentialing
Dear director: I want to hire a former resident colleague of mine. But since we’ve…
Risky Business: Working Where Violence is the Norm
Systemic ED violence highlights the need for increased training and legal protection On Tuesday, January…
Distal Radius Fractures: Reducing the Confusion
No available ortho call? With a brief refresher, that shouldn’t be a problem in the…
Why Your CEO Needs to Fix ED Holding
It’s bad for patients and it’s bad for business. Thankfully, there are more than a…
Consolidation: Are Two Heads Better than One?
Medical M&A expert Jeff Swearingen unpacks TeamHealth’s recent purchase of Premier
What’s Behind This Unexplained Hypotension? Check the Ultrasound
A disturbing vital sign can often be worked up quickly with ultrasound… but not always…
Subtle LAD Occlusion On ECG
Here’s a formula – and an app – to help you catch this easy-to-miss diagnosis…