The lack of access to basic PPE in hospitals across the country is causing inexcusable risk to physicians, patients, and communities. Your voice is needed now more than ever to urge our elected officials to act quickly and boldly. In any free moment you have, we urge you to [...]
Christopher P. Zabbo, DO, FACOEP Secretary, AOBEM submitted the below content on behalf of the American Osteopathic Board or Emergency Medicine for ACOEP's members. The American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM) is pleased to announce the launch of its new annual Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) examination. The Continuous Osteopathic [...]
By G. Joseph Beirne, DO, FACOEP-D As your new president-elect, the “On Deck Circle” will be my quarterly column to provide updates on ACOEP and emergency medicine. Erin Sernoffsky, who has been with ACOEP for 11 years, tasked me with the topic of career advice, on the [...]
What Would You Do is a regular feature in The Pulse by Bernard Heilicser, DO, MS, FACEP, FACOEP-D In the most recent issue of The Pulse we reviewed the dilemma presented in the Fall 2019 issue regarding the 62-year-old male with a court order to be transported [...]
By Teagan Lukacs, DO, MPH, MBS This year, ACOEP’s Scientific Assembly provided a platform for the Women’s Committee to raise awareness and celebrate some great causes. IDENTIFYING VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING We had the privilege to work with PATH, Physicians Against the Trafficking of Humans, to explore [...]
By Angie Carrick, DO, FACOEP, and Stephanie Davis, DO, FACOEP Women in emergency medicine face many hurdles their male counterparts do not. Addressing these issues is central to the mission of the ACOEP Committee for Women in Emergency Medicine, one of ACOEP’s fastest-growing sections, providing clinical lectures, [...]
Dr. Elizabeth Baum is the Medical Director at Bethany Medical Center, a skilled rehab, long-term care, and assisted living facility. She is a Geriatric Consultant at Aultman Hospital where she also serves as Clinical Faculty for the Family Practice and Internal Medicine Residency Programs. Dr. Baum is an [...]
By Jenny Reyes, DO Chief Resident, Aventura Emergency Medicine Residency Aventura Hospital & Medical Center Only 10% of physicians recognize the signs of human trafficking. Only 3% of emergency physicians receive training in identifying victims of human trafficking. 83% of victims of human trafficking seek medical treatment. Knowledge [...]
by By Karen Ursic, MA The parents of children with special needs can be a wealth of information and valuable perspective. Learn from those with boots-on-the-ground experience in order to provide the best possible care. What are your thoughts? I am a mother of three children, two [...]
by By Rena Sorensen, PhD and Laura Srivorakiat, PsyD Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder experience significant challenges when entering the emergency department. It is critical to be prepared and informed in order to proved these patients and their caregivers with quality care. Share with us your experience, perspective, [...]
