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A Social Science Perspective on Masking

Sensible Medicine

—and therefore questions of risk management , i.e. the political and social process of making decisions that incorporate risk, amidst other priorities based on collective values. Risk assessment and management is at the heart of this disagreement (see these papers to dive more deeply).

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COVID-19 and Mental Health

Northwestern EM Blog

While this may be surprising, there is literature that shows that catastrophic events can be associated with increased social support and reduce suicidal outcomes [4]. Assessment of suicide risk in mental health practice: shifting from prediction to therapeutic assessment, formulation, and risk management. Lascelles, K.,

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10 Tips for New Attending Emergency Physicians

ACEP Now

If you have a difficult outcome, it is helpful to know what risk management support you have at your hospital. Sometimes there is a risk management staff member on call to support you in navigating challenging outcomes, including your immediate documentation. The past is the past.

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FRCEM SBA

RCEM Learning

By following these steps and dedicating sufficient time and effort to your preparation, you can increase your chances of achieving a favourable outcome. Remember, consistent practice and exposure to a variety of SBA questions are key to success in the FRCEM SBA exam. The post FRCEM SBA appeared first on RCEMLearning.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 88: ED Evaluation of Diverticulitis

EMDocs

However, no included studies compared patient health outcomes between CT-guided care and care without the use of routine CT for suspected diverticulitis. Ther Clin Risk Manag. Clinicians should err on the side of imaging in patients with predictors of progression to complicated diverticulitis. 2014 Apr;80(4):391-5.