Health
Physician burnout rates vary by medical specialty
(HealthDay)—Nearly half of physicians report being burned out, but rates vary substantially by medical specialty, according to an article published in AMA Wire.
Sep 10, 2018
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News tagged with emergency physician
Surgery
With new persistent opioid use, most early scripts from surgeons
(HealthDay)—Among surgical patients who develop new persistent opioid use, surgeons provide the majority of opioid prescriptions in the first few months after surgery, but by nine to 12 months post-surgery, most prescriptions ...
Sep 7, 2018
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Medications
New wave of complex street drugs puzzles emergency doctors
At a time when drug overdoses are becoming more prevalent and lethal, a new report provides a snapshot of regional illicit drug use and, for the first time, highlights the complexity of detecting and treating patients at ...
Aug 21, 2018
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Health
Steps provided for discharging patient from practice
(HealthDay)—Certain steps should be taken when discharging a patient for failure or inability to meet financial obligations, according to an article published in Physicians Practice.
Aug 16, 2018
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Health
Many non-emergency medicine trained physicians in ER care
(HealthDay)—The emergency medicine workforce comprises many non-emergency medicine trained physicians, according to a study recently published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine.
Jul 13, 2018
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Immunology
Be smart when it comes to spring allergies and asthma
(HealthDay)—Lots of things grow in the spring, including your risk of severe allergic reactions and asthma attacks. So people need to take preventive measures and know when to seek medical care, an emergency physician ...
May 25, 2018
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Health
Most hospitals aren't ready for mass tragedies, ER docs say
(HealthDay)—Nine out of 10 ER doctors say their hospitals aren't fully prepared for major disasters or mass tragedies.
May 22, 2018
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Health
Confirmatory testing follows ER use of ultrasound
(HealthDay)—Emergency room physicians report that their use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is usually followed by confirmatory testing, according to a study published online May 8 in the Journal of Clinical Ultrasound.
May 18, 2018
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Health
When to go to the emergency room vs. urgent care
When injury or sickness strikes, it can be hard to know where to go for proper care and treatment and if the situation is urgent enough to call 911.
Apr 17, 2018
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Pediatrics
Hoverboard injuries speeding U.S. kids to the ER
(HealthDay)—Hoverboards may look cool, flashy and fun, but they're less safe than you might think.
Mar 26, 2018
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