Delayed emergencies in COVID times Delayed emergencies in COVID times A new study shows how often people put off non-COVID emergency care during the pandemic, who stayed home, and what kind of care they deferred.
Nearly 1 in 10 COVID patients return after leaving emergency department Nearly 1 in 10 COVID patients return after leaving emergency department A new Penn study finds patients with low pulse oximetry readings or fever were more than three times as likely to require hospitalization after their initial discharge, as compared to other COVID patients.
After opioid overdose emergency, few patients receive timely follow-up After opioid overdose emergency, few patients receive timely follow-up For people with diagnosed opioid use disorder, timely follow-up care after leaving the hospital can save lives. But a recent national study showed that just 16% of privately insured patients obtain that essential care.
Survey examines emergency department management of deliberate self-harm Survey examines emergency department management of deliberate self-harm SP2’s Steven Marcus’ new study examines how routinely emergency room staff members properly provide help to individuals who present for self-harm, and how to improve emergency care for high-risk patients.
Xylazine wounds are a growing crisis among drug users in Philly—a nurse explains potential causes and proper treatment Penn In the News The Conversation Xylazine wounds are a growing crisis among drug users in Philly—a nurse explains potential causes and proper treatment Rachel McFadden of the Perelman School of Medicine and Leonard Davis Institute writes that “tranq” wounds—characterized by deep pockets of dead tissue—have become increasingly visible in Philadelphia among people who use drugs. [This article contains graphic images.] Does health care law protect emergency abortion? Penn In the News AP News Does health care law protect emergency abortion? Allison Hoffman of Penn Carey Law says that the federal emergency-care law trumps state law, but notes that it’s difficult to predict the outcome when such a case reaches the Supreme Court.
Does health care law protect emergency abortion? Penn In the News AP News Does health care law protect emergency abortion? Allison Hoffman of Penn Carey Law says that the federal emergency-care law trumps state law, but notes that it’s difficult to predict the outcome when such a case reaches the Supreme Court.