Last month’s case was an example of a missed MI due to anchoring bias based on the patient’s prior history of pulmonary fibrosis. In this month’s brief summary, we are reminded that myocarditis is another cause of chest pain that must be considered, especially in younger patients.
Medical Malpractice Insights: Chest tightness and cough – EKG, CXR, or both? Read More »
The Policy Playbook is back with COVID-19.
Policy Playbook: Coronavirus & Emergency Preparedness Read More »
Anchoring bias and a missed myocardial infarction… This month’s Medical Malpractice Insights brings you a tough case.
Medical Malpractice Insights: How did this MI get missed? Read More »
emDocs is proud to release a new series, Policy Playbook, led by Dr. Summer Chavez! This first post in the series looks at workplace violence.
Policy Playbook: Workplace Violence and You Read More »
This month’s case is another reminder to think of spinal epidural abscess in back pain patients. Doing the right thing, while not always keeping one from getting sued, will (almost always) keep a jury on your side. We are not responsible for foreseeing the future.
Medical Malpractice Insights: We’re Doctors, not Prophets… Read More »
This year has been full of great #FOAMed, and the emDOCs team is incredibly grateful for our readers, our editorial team, and our awesome authors. You and your amazing support keep us going. Here is our list of top posts from 2019. Stay tuned for an exciting 2020, and thanks again for your support!
Top emDocs Posts of 2019 Read More »
This month’s medical malpractice insights includes 2 cases with basic reminders. First, don’t assume the best when the worst could be true. Second, if your hospital has specific written dosing protocols for certain drugs (e.g., anticoagulants), follow them.
Medical Malpractice Insights: Missed Appendicitis and Heparin Dosing in PE Read More »
Welcome back to the EM Thinker series. This week we cover tips to avoid several pitfalls.
EM Thinker: Pearls from the Frontlines Read More »
Can mindfulness improve your well-being and patient care? What about speaking with your patients about mindfulness?
Mindfulness for Physician Wellness (and Even Your Patients?) Read More »
Sore throat (aka, pharyngitis) is the 3rd most common complaint for physician visits. Although the overwhelming majority of these cases are viral in origin (rhinovirus ~20%), the major focus of our attention in the ED stems around the question of “strep (GAS) vs not strep” and who gets antibiotics…. does anyone need antibiotics? And what about rheumatic fever?
An Understated Myth? Strep Throat & Rheumatic Fever Read More »
