News & events
Syncope: Pulmonary embolism low risk
August 2019 The risk of a pulmonary embolism, or blood clot in the heart, is uncommon in patients presenting to…
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Emergency department models of care in Queensland
August 2019 By understanding the models of care used in Queensland emergency departments, clinicians are helping to improve patient care.…
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Minor fracture study packs a big punch for patients
Doctors find taping a common hand fracture is a better option to plaster for patients, with the hand healing just…
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Diagnosing syncope
3 June 2019 Redcliffe Hospital Emergency Department clinicians are leading a new, Emergency Medicine Foundation funded study to improve the…
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Improving sedation in children
26 April 2019 Gold Coast Health Emergency Specialist, Dr Megan King and her team have been awarded a $60,000 Emergency…
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Seizure treatment for children
23 April 2019 It’s horrifying to watch a child having a prolonged seizure, but Australian and New Zealand emergency doctors…
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Service awards for 2019
2 April 2019 The Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) Board has awarded service awards to four long standing Board and Committee…
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Torres Strait research project to study community treatment of cellulitis
1 April 2019 A locally coordinated research project is underway in the Torres Strait to see if a type of…
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EMF appoints new Chair
The Emergency Medicine Foundation Board has appointed Dr Kim Hansen as its new Chair. Dr Hansen is an experienced Emergency…
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EMF Board welcomes new members
EMF is welcoming four new members to its Board for 2019, Emergency Medicine Specialists: Dr Kim Hansen, Dr Shane George…
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