A Portfolio Coach-Informed Professional Development Framework.

Introduction: A majority of US medical schools have incorporated faculty coach-supported educational portfolios into the curriculum. Existing research describes coach professional development, competencies, and program perceptions. However, limited research exists on how programs address coach professional development needs.

The creation and implementation of an outpatient pulmonary embolism treatment protocol.

The ability to rapidly and accurately risk-stratify patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE), and the availability of direct acting oral anticoagulants have reduced the need for intravenous anticoagulation for patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Emergency physicians are generally reluctant to discharge patients with VTE without defined and reliable follow up in place, and VTE patients treated with anticoagulants can be at risk for complications related to recurrent VTE and bleeding. In addition, screening for associated diseases (e.

Staff development special: spinal anesthesia and analgesia.

When caring for a patient who's received drugs intrathecally, teach staff how to assess his condition, anticipate and recognize problems, and intervene correctly.