Why Your Veteran RNs are Leaving and Simple Steps to Retain Them
Experienced nurses are leaving the ED at a quicker rate than their peers decades ago.…
A Laughing Matter
While not a substitute for traditional curative measures, laughter does offer many positive health benefits…
Behind the Music: Medical Care at Asia’s Largest Music Festival
The Djakarta Warehouse Project, which attracts 90,000 attendees to Indonesia each year, presents a unique…
ED/EQ: When are you going to see Room 8?
Patient prioritization can be a challenge and a stressor for the doctor and ED nurse. …
Who Needs Chaperones? The Patient… or You?
Patients and Doctors are Cautious about Unwitnessed Physical Exams. Disgraced former USA gymnast doctor, Larry…
Extinguishing Burnout with a Little Mindfulness
For the frequently stressed out emergency physician, devoting time to focusing could help relieve some…
I’m Sending You a Patient . . .
Signouts and handoffs, whether they’re from an outgoing doctor, mid-level provider or transferring hospital, are…
Turning Chaos to Calm
A guide to mastering the fine art of verbal de-escalation in the face of increasing…
A Novel Approach To Toddler Forearm Fractures
Bedside ultrasound has the potential to dramatically speed up the diagnosis and treatment of classic…
Match Day
I recently had the privilege of watching my son-in-law open his envelope to learn where…