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…
Your Shoulder Will Be Fine, But There’s Something in Your Lung
The careful and intentional handling of incidental findings in the emergency department will improve overall…
Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence
Nearly half of women who are killed as a result of intimate partner violence present…