Aphephobia
Aphe*phobia noun: a fear of being touched; also called haphephobia, haptephobia, thixophobia, origin: from the…
News Upload: Georgians Must Pay Up Front
Patients in Georgia charged for their visit up front, an increase in pay for on-call…
Digest of Dr. Herbert’s Monthly Audio CME Series: Sepsis Update
A digest of Mel Herbert’s monthly audio CME series edited by Chris Feier, MD
Would you sedate this kid?
…the kid has bigeminy but is completely without symptoms…Is it safe to sedate her in…
Don’t Miss This! Battered and blistered
A 64-year-old Hispanic female presents to your ED with a complaint of pain in the…
Soundings: Tendon Lacerations
“Hey, I have a minor problem in room 10. Can I ask you a quick…
Personal Finance: Should you be an independent contractor?
If you are contemplating a career move, or just finishing residency, an important decision for…
Ask the Boss: The night shift differential
Dear boss, I’m a chairman that was lucky enough to have two full time night…
Health, Money and Fear
Oregon-based EP Paul Hochfel turned his frustration with the medica economic establishment into a documentary…
CT Radiation: Today’s Asbestos?
The long-term radiation risk of CT scans seem well established but will CT litigation go…