New Medscape Emergency Medicine CME

Clinicians' Duties in the Use of Online Information? CME Is it ethical to seek info about patients online? Are there guidelines? How will patients react? What about patients seeking info about MDs? Is that fair game? How can clinicians protect themselves?

Fever and Joint Pain in a 48-Year-Old Man CME A 48-year-old man presents with a 10-day history of fever, hand pain, watery diarrhea, weight loss, anorexia, and intermittent vomiting. Two nodules are noted on his hands. What is the diagnosis?

Dyspnea After In Vitro Fertilization CME A 33-year-old pregnant woman presents to the ED for sudden onset of dyspnea 1 week after in vitro fertilization. She has had abdominal pain, distension, nausea, and vomiting. What is the diagnosis?

How Low Can It Go? CME A 50-year-old woman presents to the ED with recurrent syncope, increased weakness, and unintentional weight loss. She remains homebound for fear of falling and injuring herself. What is the diagnosis?
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