Knowledge and practice gaps The use of ultrasound-guided techniques to diagnose and treat various conditions is growing rapidly, fueled by data showing that ultrasound can improve the success rate of various treatments while decreasing complications. Point-of-care ultrasound is limited by…
Assisted vaginal delivery (AVD) has been performed since the 1500’s but lost popularity in the United Staes in the early to mid-1990’s due to concerns that cesarean delivery may be safer than assisted vaginal delivery. Despite having proven this untrue…
The curriculum includes over 70 hours of training and will lead to a certificate of completion from the UCI School of Medicine. • Two-weekend intensive training (28.25 CME hours) • One hour per month of mentoring sessions with a TNT…
BMJ Best Practice is a clinical decision support tool that supports healthcare professionals in diagnosing and managing patients. It is a knowledge resource that is continually updated, evidence-based, actionable and practical. It helps healthcare professionals fill gaps in their medical…
The curriculum includes over 50 hours of training and will lead to a certificate of completion from the UCI School of Medicine. • Two-weekend intensive training (24-28 CME hours) • One hour per month of mentoring sessions with a TNT…
The diagnosis of a substance use or opioid use disorder during pregnancy is linked to complications for the mother, fetus, and newborn. Chronically drug exposed fetuses are at high risk for neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) or neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome…
More than 60,500 active emergency physicians in the U.S. operate under time pressure within a high risk, high volume and often under resourced environment. They most often see a patient only once, usually in a situation in which the patient…
More than 60,500 active emergency physicians in the U.S. operate under time pressure within a high risk, high volume and often under resourced environment. They most often see a patient only once, usually in a situation in which the patient…
Through presentation and analysis of a case alleging improper treatment of a patient who presented to the emergency department with a severe headache, this activity shows the importance of good communication to appropriate treatment. It also illustrates how a lack…
Rising numbers of ED visits boost liability risks for advanced practice providers and physicians alike. When ED APPs are sued, the allegations cited are generally failure to diagnose or improper treatment of a patient’s condition. Insufficient communication heightens the prospect…
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