Change They Will Believe In
Dear Director, I’ve been in my position for a while and while I’ve been…
Hypotension & Dyspnea
You got stuck with another holiday shift. As usual it starts off slow, but eventually…
No Need to Worry, Mom. It’s Normal.
One steady source of business in the emergency department comes from a group described as…
The Evolution of the Mid-Level Provider
At the ACEP Scientific Assembly this year, I spoke to a group of physician assistants…
Rick Bukata: The High Cost of ‘Convenience Caths’
Emergency physicians need to lead the charge on halting unnecessary urinary catheterizations, for the sake…
On Sense and Science
Emergency doctors are the ultimate in the practical; we do everything with nothing, and we…
Dr. Joe Heck: Nevada Incumbent Brings Military-Physician Experience to the House
In 2010, Rep. Joe Heck became the first emergency physician (and first osteopathic physician) elected…
The Biggest Losers
A bunch of things irritate me about the way we’re treated in the emergency department.…
The Depressing State of Psychiatric Care in the ED
For the third time this week Ms. A, a 49 year old with a history…
Haiti: The Follow-Up
Have you ever gotten a chance to see how one of your ‘one in a…