Differences in acute pain perception between patients and physicians in the emergency department.

Background: Pain is a subjective complaint that comprises a vast majority of emergency department (ED) visits. Owing to its subjectivity, pain reporting is prone to variations that could impact patient care. We aimed to determine the extent of differences in pain rating-scores between patients and their physicians in the ED and impact on patient satisfaction.

Attitudes and Preparedness of Non-Frontline Physicians in Saudi Arabia Toward the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Objective: This study assesses the attitudes (willingness) and preparedness of non-frontline physicians across different specialties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) toward the management of hospitalized coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted between April 15, 2020, and May 5, 2020, included 6209 physicians working in KSA. An electronic questionnaire was designed and validated for the assessment of 3 categorical outcome variables, namely, attitudes, confidence, and knowledge levels.