EM Patient Care Research & News

  • Alcohol Intervention Meets AI Chatbot

    Stanford researchers are using generative AI to help young adults recover from alcohol use disorder, through a collaboration between Dr. Brian Suffoletto and the Technology & Digital Solutions team.

  • A Model for Geriatric Care in the ED

    Emergency departments are seeing more older adult patients. Stanford’s new Level 1 Geriatric ED offers a scalable model that uses smart design, teamwork, and real-time data to improve care and efficiency.

  • Trading Desktops for Trauma Bays

    Stanford EM administrative staff are training to serve as first responders to gain insight about the physicians they support and, for some, as a step toward a new career.

  • Exploring Emergency Critical Care

    Dr. Jenny Wilson, director of the Stanford Emergency Medicine Division of Critical Care, offers unique insight, predictions, and concerns for the specialty in a recent interview.

  • Why They Lead

    Drs. Christine Ngaruiya and Peter Acker, leaders of Stanford Emergency Medicine International, discuss today’s challenges and new opportunities in global emergency medicine—and share what inspires their work.

  • Clean Indoor Air: A New Frontier in Public Health

    In response to growing concerns around the health impacts of indoor air, Dr. Milana Trounce convened experts across disciplines to define and advance standards for indoor air quality.

  • The Human Touch in the Age of AI

    Christian Rose, MD, director of the Missingness in Action conference on missing data discusses the possibilities and pitfalls in AI automation and eavesdropping.

  • Complex Care Plans for Frequent ED Visitors

    A pilot program targeting frequent ED visitors has reduced ED recidivism and inpatient admissions and saved $710,000 in the first six months while enhancing care pathways.

  • Stanford Expands Pediatric ED

    Stanford’s Pediatric Emergency Department expansion strengthens its role as a regional leader while meeting the growing demand for specialized pediatric care.

  • Strategically Planning for the Future

    Dr. Matthew Strehlow, Executive Vice Chair, shares how Stanford Emergency Medicine’s strategic plan brings together the university and hospital to advance care through true collaboration.

  • Critical Care Above the Clouds

    Alfredo Urdaneta, MD, guides the medical care for Stanford Life Flight transport, where in-flight, in-air conditions present unique challenges.

  • Crafting Precision Emergency Medicine

    Stanford Emergency Medicine led the 2023 SAEM Consensus Conference on Precision Emergency Medicine, producing two landmark papers that chart a path toward a new era in emergency care.

  • The Future of Emergency Medicine

    Stanford Department of Emergency Medicine Chair Dr. Andra Blomkalns shares insight on the future of the specialty and the opportunities to lead innovation throughout medicine.

  • Breaking the Virtual Care Barrier

    Stanford’s Virtual Visit Track (VVT) in the emergency department revolutionizes patient care, enabling remote consultation by board-certified emergency medicine physicians, resulting in shorter stays, satisfied patients, and fewer return visits.

  • Turning Case Review Inside Out

    Stanford Hospital’s Marc and Laura Andreessen Emergency Department (ED) uses a unique case review process that has led to elevated patient care and improved physician satisfaction and trust.