Two Days Abdominal Pain
A 45-year-old woman presents to the ED with two days of abdominal pain which was…
The Wrong Right
“Of course, health care is a right,” my young friend said with a disdainful twist…
Dr. John McGoff: Former Coroner Seeks Open Seat as Indiana Rep.
John McGoff, MD, is an emergency physician from Indiana who has spent his career running…
Investing in a Solo 401(k)
I still don’t understand how emergency physicians can be classified as independent contractors. While you…
Managing Potts Puffy Tumor
The resident comes to tell you that you have a transfer request holding on the…
Pitching In: Why EPs Should Care About In-Patient Metrics
Dear Director, My hospital is spending a lot of time talking about 30-day readmissions and…
Not your typical chest pain patient
Just when your evening can’t get any worse, two of your stellar EM residents come…
AMA Legal Battle a Victory For Fair Pay From Insurers
In the News: Physicians receiving nearly $200M from UnitedHealth Settlement Physicians are now receiving nearly…
The Problem with Pradaxa
The FDA-approved drug dabigatran is being marketed as a safe alternative to Coumadin. But without…
Information Overload
With a wave of new articles published every day, how is an emergency physician to…