Author: Aaron S. Conway, MD Resident Editor: Philippe Ayres, MD Guest Faculty Editor: James Willis, MD This is a continuation of Part I III. Institutional Ethics Healthcare institutions may also have their own value system based on creational intent, funding sources, academic affiliation, and services offered. Religiously oriented, non-profit, and safety net hospitals are Read more…
Author: Aaron S. Conway, MD Resident Editor: Philippe Ayres, MD Guest Faculty Editor: James Willis, MD It’s nearly midnight in your busy urban emergency department (ED). As the senior resident, you just received sign-out from the day team on eight patients in addition to keeping up with new patients. Read more…
Author: Nicole Anthony, MD Editors: Marie Murphy, MD; Alec Feuerbach, MD Case: A 65-year-old female with a history of COPD, chronic back pain, and major depressive disorder is found unresponsive by her aide. At the time of discovery, she is clutching a suicide note and an up-to-date, Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) form. Read more…
Author: Dr. Julian Watson Editors: Dr. Smruti Desai, Dr. Robby Allen Why would we? Posing this question to an emergency physician is like asking a plumber why he would fix their friend’s sink. The answer too, is the same – because they can. They do it all the time. It’s Read more…