How Do Emergency Department Physicians Rate Their Orthopaedic On-Call Coverage?

Throughout the United States, the lack of orthopaedic on-call coverage at many institutions has been described as a "crisis." This study sought to understand how emergency department (ED) physicians perceive their orthopaedic on-call coverage. Specifically, the study looked at availability of orthopaedic coverage, adequacy of coverage, and reasons for patient transfers. Cantu, Robert Victor MD, MS; Bell, John Erik MD, MS; Padula, William V MS; Nahikian, Kael R MS; Pober, David M PhD. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma: POST AUTHOR CORRECTIONS, 03 September 2011 PDF