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Coding Challenge (UC)

Coding Challenge: Hand Injury in Urgent Care

February 1, 2023
Brad Laymon, PA-C, CPC, CEMC

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

Brain Teaser (UC)

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

February 1, 2023
Keith Pochick, MD

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

Brain Teaser (UC)

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

February 1, 2023
Keith Pochick, MD

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

What's Your Diagnosis

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

January 24, 2023
EB Medicine

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

What's Your Diagnosis

What’s Your Diagnosis? PTSD Symptoms

January 24, 2023
EB Medicine
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Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check to see if…

News & Updates

DEA X-Waiver, Ended

January 18, 2023
Sam Ashoo, MD

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

Podcast

Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis

January 17, 2023
Sam Ashoo, MD

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

Brain Teaser

Test Your Knowledge: Responsible Use of Opioids in Children

January 17, 2023
EB Medicine

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

Brain Teaser

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

January 17, 2023
EB Medicine

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