Reasonable Practice: The Ruling
To read the original case: Click here THE RULING The plaintiff alleged that the PA…
Racial Disparities in Opioid Administration
A recent study in JAMA Pediatrics brings to light racial differences in analgesia administration among…
What’s the Deal with Osteopathic Medicine?
There has long been an air of mystery surrounding the practice of osteopathic medicine. What…
The Six Trigger Patients Who Can Hijack Your Shift
There are certain patients who push your buttons and cause you to lose your cool.…
Goodbye SGR, Hello MACRA
How will CMS’s new physician payment policy impact emergency physicians? For nearly twenty years the…
Opening the Book On ED Metrics
Dear Director: We’ve never shared metric data among the providers at my site but I’m…
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
A dangerous, easy-to-miss, neurologic emergency Case A 32 year-old female presents to the ED with…
Pam Bensen Blazed Trails As EM’s First Female
When Pamela Bensen was a young child she liked to play doctor with her cousins…
The Elephant Test
A 28-year-old female passes out at home after a day of increasing abdominal cramping. What…
Less is More: Redefining Balance
Want a better work/life balance? Hint – it’s not about being better at multitasking. I…