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Red Leg in the Heartland of America: A Rural Physician’s Approach to the Patient with a Potential DVT

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However, duplex ultrasonography may not be readily available at all times in rural or critical access facilities. Document a risk and benefit discussion with the patient regarding empiric anticoagulation, perhaps even including the HAS-BLED score in the documentation [10]. Accessed September 20, 2023.

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Emergency Medicine Deserves to “Re-Brand” Itself as a Cost Saver

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Brian Zink captured a wonderful initial vision statement for our specialty with the title of his book, “Anyone, Anything, Anytime,” which documented the history of our specialty. In 2023 we must move beyond that title. Accessed June 10, 2023. Accessed June 10, 2023. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

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2023 ACEP Elections Preview: Meet the President-Elect and Council Officer Candidates

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Colleagues at the University of Mississippi Medical Center have developed a robust telehealth network with over 25 critical access hospitals in that state. One of the major areas of focus must be on the distribution of emergency physicians with opportunities within residency to have substantive rural and critical access experience.