Answering clinical questions in the ED.

Objectives: The objective of the study was to determine how many patient-related questions emergency medicine physicians have and how they answer them at the point of care.

Methods: We conducted an observational study of 26 physicians at 2 institutions. All physicians were followed for at least 2 shifts.

What questions about patient care do physicians have during and after patient contact in the ED? The taxonomy of gaps in physician knowledge.

Objectives: To categorise questions that emergency department physicians have during patient encounters.

Methods: An observational study of 26 physicians at two institutions. All physicians were followed for at least two shifts.