Tag: er-overutilization
Thoughts on Choosing Wisely and Overuse
August 2nd, 2012by: Dr. Vipul Kella
About five months ago nine physician specialty groups got together and decided to examine specific tests and procedures that are commonly used but not necessary in their respective fields. They named their organization “Choosing Wisely”, and compiled a list of over 45 specific recommendations on practices that should be curtailed. Examples included “lumbar series in […]
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Done With Residency? 3 Pieces of Advice for New Emergency Medicine Physicians
July 24th, 2012by: Dr. Jesse Irwin
January may be the universal month for new starts, new years resolutions, and self-reflection, but for those of us in medicine, it has always been July. Do you remember your first shift as an ED attending? I sure don’t. I’m sure I was nervous, overwhelmed, and scared I was going to hurt somebody or, perhaps […]
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