Too Gray or Too Green?
Dr. Doe has been the medical director of his democratic group’s only contract for 27…
An Arthritic Case of Vomiting and Pancytopenia
A 68-year-old male presents to the emergency department for evaluation of weakness. According to the…
A Primer On the Surgical Airway
Thirty years ago a surgical airway was considered the ultimate means of rescue ventilation and…
The Magic Metric for Wealth Growth
Forget your return rate. The most important factor in increasing the size of your portfolio…
28-Year-Old Female with ‘RLQ Pain’
Your next patient is a 28 year old female who has been triaged by one…
Kill ‘Em With Kindness
Dear Director, I know we’re not always going to agree with each other in…
ACEP Pain Policy Falls Short
The College’s new policy lacks a comprehensive perspective and too readily discourages the use of…
Hard Rules for “Soft” Admissions
In the coming years, there will be major changes in the way doctors and hospitals…
Apparent Life-Threatening Events (ALTE) in Children
(ALTEs) are a common presenting complaint to the emergency department. According to the National Institutes…
When Pain Meds Just Aren’t Enough
Why does it always feel like a battle between good and evil? You want to…