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…
All About Oxy
With the death of the entertainer Prince attributed to a fentanyl overdose, and new FDA…
Inside the AMA Annual Meeting
Reports on the 2016 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates The 2016 Annual…
EPM’s Survey On Emergency Physician Mental Health – 10 Years Later
In 2006, EPM conducted a survey about the mental health challenges faced by practicing emergency…
Meditations on the Great American Experiment
To my young friends who find my columns uselessly esoteric, I order you to stop…
Assessing Fever in Returning Travelers: Part II
Zika continues to be the virus of the day for returning travelers, but there are…
Don’t Miss This: Ovarian Torsion in the Emergency Department
Diagnosing ovarian torsion in the emergency department remains a challenge. Any female patient who presents…
Doubling Down On Your Money
Long-term investments can double if you stay disciplined If you’ve ever played blackjack, you know…