Toxicology , Recreational Drugs

Rat Poison Highs: Brodifacoum-laced Synthetic Cannabinoids

8/16/2018 Daniel O. Bral, DO, MPH , Kim Aldy, DO, MS, MBA

The CDC is tracking reports of poisonings caused by brodifacoum-laced synthetic marijuana (aka "spice").

Health Policy , Advocacy

Insurance Policy Creates Barrier for Care; ACEP Sues to Protect Patients

8/16/2018 Daniel Thomas, MSIII

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.

President's Message

Respecting Our Past, Defining Our Future

8/16/2018 Zach Jarou, MD

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.

Editor's Forum , Advocacy

Resident Advocacy Matters

8/16/2018 Tommy Eales, DO

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.

Workplace , Burnout

Burnout in the Emergency Department: An Interview with Zachary Olson, MD, Creator of EM Clerkship Podcast

8/7/2018 Christopher Borowy, MSIV , Jonathan Kelley, DO

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.

ERAS & Residency Application , Medical Students , Personal

Time Out: Things to Consider When Taking a Year Off from Medical School

8/7/2018 Kate Anderson, MD

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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Medical Students

Arterial Line Placement: Basics for Medical Students

8/7/2018 Logan Ramsey, MD

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.

Program Director Interviews

Program Director Interview Series: Dorian Drigalla, MD, FACEP | Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

8/7/2018 Corey McNeilly,

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

Health Policy Journal Club , Health Policy , Insurance

Health Policy Journal Club: Myths About ED Overuse By The Uninsured

8/6/2018 Jennifer Nath, JD, MS

Uninsured patients use the ED as often as the insured yet use other care much less.

Browsing: August 2018