“Since the dawn of humanity, medical procedures have been used and are one of our species’ defining characteristics. …Various procedures and tinctures were used to ameliorate a wide range of pains and suffering, so it is no wonder that early medicine was also applied to resuscitating the dead.”
Read More“…the learner could have chosen a career in finance. It would have paid more. But someone must do it…we need doctors…so how do you encourage a student or resident to remain motivated, to learn, and to persevere, especially when faced with difficulty?
This post asks us to reflect on what motivates learners, how to sustain motivation, and what kind of students and future doctors we would like…”
Read More…the doctor-patient relationship that remains at the core of what we do. Unfortunately, this relationship is being eroded by metrics, EMRs, constant interruptions, and the hundreds of other tasks asked of physicians. One way to combat this is by being mindful in our practice…
Read MoreOver the last three decades, the spectrum of crime in the United States has posed a dynamic challenge to law enforcement, with an increasing prevalence of violent incidents involving assault weapons, domestic terrorism, and often mass casualties. To meet the demand of these emerging situations, law enforcement agencies have formed groups of officers with specialized equipment and training, capable of handling these unique threats affecting both law enforcement and the general public…
Read MoreDespite being on the mind of nearly every emergency medicine (EM) provider, and impacting how we deliver care, the legal system and how it applies to the emergency department (ED) remains largely a black box for most physicians, fraught with hearsay, folklore, and anecdote--some of which carries weight, and some easily refuted. With that in mind, below is a review of some recent literature as it pertains to the medicolegal practice of EM, with the author’s take…
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