Articles: emergency-medicine.
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Pediatric emergency care · Apr 1998
Comparative StudyPediatric emergency medicine practice patterns: a comparison of pediatric and general emergency physicians.
To determine whether differences exist between general emergency physicians (GEMs) and pediatric emergency physicians (PEMs) in the emergency care of children with common pediatric emergencies. ⋯ With some notable exceptions, GEMs and PEMs have similar pediatric practice patterns despite differences in training and practice environments.
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This SAEM position paper clarifies the role of emergency medicine in health care delivery. It builds upon the working definition of emergency medicine developed by the American College of Emergency Physicians in 1994 by describing the health care role of emergency physicians (EPs). EPs are first-contact providers who care for all patients regardless of age, gender, time of presentation, or ability to pay. ⋯ The EP's role is in organizing and monitoring the emergency care delivery system. Part of this role is to better align the health care provider training and ability with the specific medical needs of a patient. The emergency health care system remains the essential medical safety net for all individuals needing care in this country.