A Best Practice from the College of Urgent Care Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment of Group-A Streptococcal Pharyngitis in Adults and Children Date Reviewed11/13/2023SubjectDiagnosis and Treatment of Group-A Streptococcal Pharyngitis in...

Ivan Koay MD, MBChB, MRCS, FRNZCUCUrgent Care Physician and Medical Lead Kings College Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre, LondonAbstracts Section Editor, Journal of Urgent Care Medicine  Convenor Ireland and UK Faculty of...

We would like to welcome the following new fellows of the College of Urgent Care Medicine! These fellows represent the best of us who work every day to provide the...

Target AudienceThis CME activity is intended for medical professionals who practice medicine in the on-demand space including Urgent Care, retail medicine and other similar venues. These providers may include physicians,...

  20 Questions (and Answers) About Strep Pharyngitis was contributed by EM RAP and Urgent Care Maximus (UC MAX) podcast:  www.ucmaximus.orgMichael Weinstock, MDCo-host UC MAX podcastEmergency Medicine attending physician, Adena Health...

Vicky Pittman, PA-C. Hippo EducationTens of millions of people in the United States have trouble accessing the healthcare they need. Whether for lack of housing, insurance, or transportation or because...

Date ReviewedNovember 13, 2023 Evidence-based guidelinesShulman ST, Bisno AL, et. al. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis: 2012 Update by the Infectious Disease Society...

Brad Laymon PA-C, CPC, CEMCSection Editor, Coding CornerIn this coding education section, we will address nine areas of common coding pitfalls for clinicians:1)     Abnormal vital signs- Generally, abnormal vital signs should be...

EB MedicineTreatmentSplints and CastsMost stable fractures can be splinted, with urgent (within 1 week) pediatric orthopedic follow-up for eventual reduction (if needed) and cast placement. Splinting and casting preserve proper...

EB MedicineKidBits: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in AdolescentsAdolescents are more susceptible to PID for several reasons. Many adolescents are less diligent about using barrier contraception. Additionally, cervical ectropion exposes a large...