In 1986, Congress enacted EMTALA as part of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA); often referred to as the “anti-dumping” law, its intent was to ensure public access to emergency services regardless of a person’s ability to pay. EMTALA is an unfunded mandate that does not require health insurance companies, government agencies, or individuals to pay for the requisite services . EMTALA states that all presenting persons must have a medical...
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This activity presented by...
Devin Faragasso, MD
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Community Faculty Member
Marshall Emergency...
Antibiotics: Practice Pearls for the Emergency Department Physician has been developed to provide an overview of the general principles of antibiotic therapy and includes a review the currentclasses of antibiotics available to the emergency department (ED)physician and outlines their place in the clinical armamentarium. Aspects such as indications, dosing schedules, and common adverse effects will be discussed.
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This activity presented by...
David L. Paterson, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
Director of the Antibiotic...
