Browsing: Op-Ed

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Op-Ed , Diversity and Inclusion , EMRA Board of Directors

Norte: Long Journey Upward Brings Power of Perspective

7/10/2024 Derek Martinez, DO
Your perspective is power. It is your gift. For those of us from marginalized communities, perspective gives us strength. It affects how we treat patients. It affects how we view our specialty. It aff
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Op-Ed , Board Certification

ABEM Board Certification Changes: What You Need to Know

5/20/2024 Andres Lopez, MD , Jasmeen K. Randhawa, MD , Denise A. Manfrini, MD , Hannah Seyller, MD
The financial, equitable, and logistical implications of a new, in-person ABEM certifying exam as planned — especially one that replaces the current virtual OCE format — warrants further consideration
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Op-Ed , Advancement of EM , Ethics

AI in EM: The Byte-Sized Benefits and Glitches

4/15/2024 Austin Michael Miller, DO
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in emergency medicine and critical care to improve clinical decision-making, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency. However, the use of A
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Op-Ed , Social EM

Sustainability in Health Care: What is the Role of Small-Scale Accountability?

4/8/2024 Sabrina Ciervo
In the ED, simple cost-effective interventions leading to small-scale success toward sustainability are excellent starting points to establish environmental accountability beginning at the department
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Op-Ed , Addiction Medicine , Recreational Drugs

The Fentanyl-Tainted Drug Supply Requires EDs to do More

3/26/2024 Timothy Kelly, MD
The ever-growing frequency of patients presenting to the emergency department with fentanyl overdoses — and fentanyl’s surging presence in cocaine and other black-market drugs — demands that we, as em
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Op-Ed , Workplace

Hashtag Residency: Examining the Pearls and Pitfalls of Instagram for Programs

3/18/2024 Brittany Stelmar, DO , Alanna O'Connell, DO
Instagram has emerged as a powerful tool for residency programs, offering a unique platform to showcase strengths, engage with diverse audiences, and foster a sense of community. However, it is crucia
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Op-Ed , Social EM

Health Literacy in the ED: A Quick Guide

3/18/2024 Denise Marte, MD , Gabriela Galli, MD , Trudi Cloyd, MD
Poor health literacy is one of the most common social determinants of health that we encounter daily in the ED. Limited health literacy results in higher rates of morbidity and mortality and increases
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Op-Ed , Social EM

Caring for LEP Populations in the ED: A Quick Guide

3/18/2024 Denise Marte, MD , Victoria Pereira, MD , Trudi Cloyd, MD
EDs are critical entry points for establishing medical care in the United States for marginalized and immigrant populations. It is imperative to actively address issues specific to these individuals,
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Op-Ed , Social EM

Caring for LGBTQIA+ Populations in the ED: A Quick Guide

1/15/2024 Carolina Ornelas-Dorian MD , Elaine Hsiang, MD
Understanding basic terminology, health disparities, and ED-specific concerns relevant to LGBTQIA+ patients is a timely and urgent task for emergency physicians. Studies have shown that provider incom
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Op-Ed

The Trouble With Plasma

10/10/2023 Ellen Shank, MD
Remunerated plasma donation remains a necessary unpleasantry. In response, we can bolster the voluntary systems that uphold our country’s current blood product supply by signing up for regularly sched