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Improving Care for Patients with a Non-English Language Preference (NELP)

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13 Interventions may include: Ascertaining a patient’s preferred language early in the clinical encounter (during registration, for instance), and clearly documenting this preference in a place that is visible to all providers. Utilizing certified interpreters and documenting their use. Educating patients on their rights.

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Brain Trauma Guidelines for Emergency Medicine

ACEP Now

1 The practice guidelines were written by a multi-disciplinary group of experts and went through an extensive peer review process. This document is an update of guidelines first published in 2000, and then updated in 2007. The GCS must be obtained through interaction with the patient (i.e.,

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Human Trafficking of Children and Adolescents

EB Medicine

EMS/Prehospital Care What role do EMS providers play in the recognition of trafficking? History - HEADS-ED Physical examination - Findings that lead to suspicion, documentation best practices. EMS/Prehospital Care* What role do EMS providers play in the recognition of trafficking?ED

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2024 ACEP Elections Preview: Meet the Board of Directors Candidates

ACEP Now

Our state chapter members and leaders are uniquely positioned to follow EMRA’s lead in partnering with local EM residency programs to improve communication of ACEP’s value to EM-bound medical students and EM residents by hosting residency visits or local events relevant to our shared mission.

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Tips for Real-Time Information Sharing with Patients

ACEP Now

2 Information blocking is any practice that is “likely to interfere with access, exchange, or use of [EHI].” 3 These regulations have led to widespread practices of EHI, such as test results and clinical documentation, being shared with patients in real time. Code of federal regulations eCFR website. 1033, section 4004.

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SheMD Interview Series: Questions You Should NOT Be Asked

SheMD

As I transitioned from medical student to resident to faculty member and first started interviewing applicants for our EM residency program, I was so nervous about questions I COULD NOT ask. And if you worry about reporting a program because of retaliation, document all of it and submit after match or anonymously. Sources: 1.

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PEM Currents – Agitation in Children – Episode 3: Pharmacologic Management

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Document what you gave and why, as well as the impact. Best Practices for Evaluation and Treatment of Agitated Children and Adolescents (BETA) in the Emergency Department: Consensus Statement of the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry. Summary All right, so that’s it for this episode.