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Coding Challenge: Hand Injury in Urgent Care

Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: Presentation 23…

Test Your Knowledge of Hand Injuries in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

Which of the following statements about intrathecal digital nerve blocks is CORRECT?  A. The block is…

Test Your Knowledge of Hand Injuries in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

Which of the following injuries DOES NOT require immediate transfer for urgent operative treatment?  A. Open…

What’s Your Diagnosis? Safe Use of Opioids in Children and Adolescents

Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check to see if…

What’s Your Diagnosis? PTSD Symptoms

Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check to see if…

DEA X-Waiver, Ended

Good news for the new year: The DEA X-Waiver program , also known as a DATA-Waiver,…

Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis

Announcements:  The interactive Clinical Pathways have launched and they are available for free!  In this episode, Sam Ashoo,…

Test Your Knowledge: Responsible Use of Opioids in Children

Untreated pain in childhood may have ramifications well into adulthood. Opioid medications have an important role…

Test Your Knowledge: Patients at Risk for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

Approximately one-quarter of emergency department patients who are injured or experience medical emergencies will develop clinically…