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A comparison of resource utilization between emergency physicians and pediatric emergency physicians.
Pediatr Emerg Care
September 2012
Research, Tufts Medical Center Emergency Department, Tufts Medical Center, Tufts Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Objectives: Pediatric patients in the emergency department (ED) are typically seen either by general emergency physicians (EPs) or by pediatric emergency physicians (PEPs) who have completed either a fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine or both pediatric and emergency medicine residencies. This study evaluates admission rates, turnaround times, and test and medication utilization for EPs versus PEPs.
Methods: A retrospective chart analysis was conducted at an academic tertiary care hospital with a dedicated pediatric ED.