Browsing: August 2018

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The CDC is tracking reports of poisonings caused by brodifacoum-laced synthetic marijuana (aka "spice").
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A federal lawsuit has been filed to halt the dangerous but growing practice of retroactively denying insurance claims if a condition is later deemed not to have been an emergency.
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The resignation of ACEP President-Elect John Rogers, MD, should make us all revisit a few key life lessons and realize this specialty needs unity and respect.
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We need to pick up an important new skill, fellow residents: effective advocacy. There's a lot happening in health care policy that affects not only your patients, but also your professional future.
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Want to beat burnout? There's plenty of general advice available. But sometimes you need real-life perspective. For that we spoke with Zachary Olson, MD.
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Taking a leave of absence from medical school may be exactly what you need to do your best in residency. But be prepared to prove the benefits of a gap year.
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Procedures can be a highlight of a medical student's day. Make sure you're ready when opportunity presents itself! Brush up on the basics of arterial line placement.
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The Program Director Interview Series is pleased to feature Dorian Drigalla, MD, FACEP, who's sharing details about the Scott & White Medical Center - Temple Emergency Medicine Residency Program in Te
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Uninsured patients use the ED as often as the insured yet use other care much less.