Thu.Sep 19, 2024

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The 50-year Failure of American Health Care

Sensible Medicine

Dr. Marty Makary has a powerful new book, BLIND SPOTS: When medicine gets it wrong and what it means for our health , that came out on Tuesday and instantly hit #2 bestselling book on Amazon. I loved the book and highly recommend it. In this piece, he discusses one of those blind spots of the modern medical establishment—America is getting sicker right before our eyes.

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EM is a great job. After 11 years is Cliff Reid still right?

St. Emlyn

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed A reminder of a great lecture from Cliff Reid on why emergency medicine is a great (but really challenging) job. This talk is 11 years old but is arguably still true today. #FOAMed @stemlyns The post EM is a great job. After 11 years is Cliff Reid still right? appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Boating trauma

EM SIM Cases

This case comes from JoAnne Slinn. JoAnne is a nurse (background in emergency nursing) and one of the Sim Knowledge Coordinators based at the Pritchard Simulation Centre in Kelowna, BC. JoAnne has her master of nursing degree and nurse practitioner designation and is passionate about all things sim! WHY IT MATTERS Patients in hemorrhagic shock require blood products expeditiously as well as identification and definitive management of the source of bleeding.

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What to Look for in a Healthcare IT Company

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

Selecting the right IT company for a healthcare organization is critical to safeguarding data security, regulatory compliance, and optimal operational performance. Healthcare providers need to find a partner that can meet their specific needs while maintaining high standards of compliance, particularly with regulations like HIPAA. Below is a breakdown of key factors to consider when evaluating healthcare IT companies, along with critical questions to ask. 1.

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REAS 2024: Driver of the Year Trophy returns

Emergency Live

An unmissable edition for emergency enthusiasts REAS 2024, the International Emergency Exhibition, is preparing to host an event that has become a classic: the Driver of the Year Trophy. Organized by Formula Safe Driving, the contest will see the best drivers of rescue vehicles compete. Driving skills in the spotlight On Saturday 5 October, the […] The post REAS 2024: Driver of the Year Trophy returns appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Measles… its backkkk (again)

EM Ottawa

In the past year, there’s been a growing concern about the rising number of measles cases globally, including in Canada. This resurgence of measles cases in major centers has sparked worry. But is it something we should truly be alarmed about? How concerned should we be? We’re going to do a deep dive refresher so […] The post Measles… its backkkk (again) appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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A Master’s degree in the future: crisis and disaster management

Emergency Live

Presented second edition of the Master in “Crisis and Disaster Management” Registration by 8 November 2024 The Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, with its long tradition in the training of high-level professional figures, presents the second edition of the first level Master in “Crisis and Disaster Management: Organizational Functions in Civil Protection, Security and […] The post A Master’s degree in the future: crisis and disaster management appeared first on Emer