“No pay” pays more than Medicaid
Just when you thought that it couldn’t get any worse, the government is here to…
FACEP: A limited loophole
In October, more than 250 emergency physicians gathered at the ACEP Council Meeting in Seattle.…
64-slice CT
New 64-slice CT scanner could provide an alternative to extensive chest pain work-ups in the…
Patient Sat: Rules of engagement
Whether you love or hate patient satisfaction surveys, there are a few ways to avoid…
Star Power
“It’s official,” I called out to my wife from my computer. “Emergency physicians have more…
The cross exam
First, there are several basic methods of cross-examinations. The ways you can respond are numerous.…
Schizophrenia
Review by Jose Vega, MD Column Organized by Evan Schwarz, MD Division of Emergency Medicine…
Use of tPA in strokes
Is there a definitive standard? A 42-year-old patient was unloading a truck when he developed…
The cordless speculum
An evolutionary, not revolutionary, spin on illumination
Tip of the Month: Infant Stress Test
The Infant Stress Test