Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Full October 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Michigan's non-economic damages cap ruled constitutional; the cap applies to EMTALA claims
The case of Smith v. Botsford General Hospital contains a number of fascinating aspects and lessons for hospital-based emergency providers. -
Full October 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Special Report: Striking the Balance: HIPAA & the ED
The public nature and crisis setting of an emergency department (ED) makes the protection of confidential health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) particularly challenging. -
Management of the Sexually Active Adolescent in the ED: Vaginitis, STDs, PID, and Emergency Contraception
Sexually active adolescents are commonly seen and evaluated in the emergency department (ED), although they are often not straightforward about the reason for their visit. -
Management of Epistaxis in the Emergency Department
The first documented treatment of nasal hemorrhage by medical professionals stems from ancient Egypt nearly 4,000 years ago. Epistaxis remains a common problem, continuing to plague patients and physicians today. -
Full September 18, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Ventricular Pacing - January 9, 2006
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Care Subsequent to Initial Management - January 2, 2006
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Constipation
Constipation is a common medical problem that, in its simple, uncomplicated form is not an urgent medical problem. However, constipation is a frequent chief complaint of emergency department (ED) patients.