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A Social Science Perspective on Masking

Sensible Medicine

” Answering that question requires not just examining medical evidence but diving into social science literatures as well. —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.

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10 Tips for New Attending Emergency Physicians

ACEP Now

You are well prepared for this. Lead your room well. If the resuscitation does not go as well as you wanted, learn from it and move on. If you have a difficult outcome, it is helpful to know what risk management support you have at your hospital. Remind yourself that you know what to do. Mind over matter.

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FRCEM SBA

RCEM Learning

Maintain a Positive Mindset and Well-being: Exam preparation can be demanding, so it’s important to take care of your mental and physical well-being. A positive mindset and well-being contribute to better focus and performance during the exam. The post FRCEM SBA appeared first on RCEMLearning.

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Reducing Legal Risks Through Proper Injury Reporting 

American Medical Compliance

It’s vital for staff well-being, helping to build a transparent, accountable workplace culture where incidents like slips, falls, and exposures are addressed promptly. Lastly, automated notifications ensure timely follow-up by alerting relevant departments, such as HR or risk management, so no report slips through.

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IV fluids in the ED: When do we really need them?

EMDocs

1,2 For hypervolemia in heart failure patients, orthopnea >2 pillows is the most reliable clinical finding, 3,4 though an increase in peripheral edema and increased weight can be useful as well. 6-8 In patients who are on long-term hemodialysis, typical non-invasive signs of volume assessment seem to be unreliable as well.

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EM@3AM: Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

EMDocs

Well keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. The management of glaucoma and intraocular hypertension: current approaches and recent advances. Ther Clin Risk Manag. Long-term outcomes after acute primary angle closure: case series from Moorfields Eye Hospital, UK. gtt one drop BID OR Betaxolol 0.5%

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