THE VOICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE IN VIRGINIA.

Learn when and how emergency physicians in Virginia can obtain a medical TDO to continue medically necessary stabilization and treatment when a patient lacks decision-making capacity.

In a late session move, the General Assembly is pushing legislation that would increase Virginia’s medical malpractice cap.

When choosing induction agents, does ketamine decrease the risk of death compared to etomidate? Authors, reviewers, and editors from VCU Health, Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University, and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine review a December 2025 NEJM article to find out.

ACEP President Dr. L. Anthony Cirillo told Virginia emergency physicians, residents, and med students that mounting pressures from insurers, workforce shortages and political polarization demand unity, advocacy, and a renewed focus on the profession’s purpose.

At the end of the fourth week of the Virginia General Assembly, we offer a look at a few key pieces of EM-impacting legislation.

Enjana Bylykbashi, MD & Emily Kershner, MD from VCU Health review the October 2025 study on the re-evaluation of Nonoperative Management for Pediatric Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis. Here's their analysis.