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DEA-Medication Assisted Treatment Training

On Friday, March 24th, 2023, the Unites States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released requirements for training…

Coding Challenge: Sexually Transmitted Infections in Urgent Care

Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: Presentation 24-year-old…

Risk Management Pitfalls for Managing Gunshot Wounds in the ED

Our recent issue An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Gunshot Wounds in the Emergency Department provides a comprehensive review…

Test Your Knowledge: Pediatric Ankle and Foot Injuries

Pediatric ankle and foot injuries are common complaints in the emergency department, and proper identification and…

Test Your Knowledge: Infective Endocarditis-Associated Stroke

The treatment of patients with infective endocarditis-associated stroke (IEAS) differs greatly from that of other types…

Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2021

Last week, the CDC released a 2021 summary report on maternal mortality rates in the United…

Pediatric Electrolyte Emergencies

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

Test Your Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

A 23-year-old man presents to your clinic with a chief complaint of “rash on private area.”…

Test Your Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

When taking a patient’s sexual history, it’s important to remain objective, nonjudgmental, and confidential. Each of…