Despite comprising only 4% of all physicians, emergency physicians provide nearly 2/3 of acute care for uninsured patients, as required by EMTALA. This role emphasizes the vital importance of emergency departments in healthcare. #emergencymedicine
Another interesting day at #EUSEM2024
Learning the “Golden” time period for laceration repair is from the 1890s & hasn’t been updated since and the power of clinician gestalt in critical illness
Amazing start to a full day of #EUSEM2024 with great pearls of wisdom from @davidcarr333 on Carpal Tunnel, Pulled elbow & a great quote to advocate for patient care. Fantastic!
"Older people with #frailty are more likely to need the help of health and social care services. In emergency departments, those over the age of 80 have seen their average wait times double.”
BGS President @adamgordon1978 quoted in @guardian today. https://t.co/MWnhIAnPOH
In this document, the BGS sets out five principles that should underpin #FrontDoorFrailty services. It provides tips on establishing services from those who have been through the process. Find out more https://t.co/1D0zcs8XAE
@Niall_Boylan It’s not right. So many people who work so hard in this country & yet struggle to afford their meds, can’t buy a house etc. it’s a shame. We need to look after our own
Today's paper of the day is on carbon monoxide poisoning
https://t.co/JKgcYjlUQ5
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