Category: Health Humanities

  Abstract This article, written after Laura Piekarski shadowed the UNC Pediatric Emergency Room, shows how the pain of young patients can weigh on doctors and nurses.   CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A lobby...

  Abstract Reflecting on her shadowing experience at the UNC Emergency Department, Elizabeth Barnette writes about the daily experiences of the doctors and nurses that she observed. The stories recounted are both life-affirming and...

  Abstract Veronica Chandler’s observation article emphasizes the contrast between the hectic emergencies in an emergency department and the moments of relative peace.   CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina – Four hours in an Emergency...

  Abstract In this foreword to an observation article by Ariana Luterman, Journey Dreyer writes about the epidemic of homelessness in the United States and the unique relationship between the homeless population and emergency...

  Abstract In this foreword to observation articles by Arendas, Barbour, Burri, and Wheless, Eliza Athans writes about the efforts that go into creating positive psychiatric enviornments and making psychiatric services feel safe.  ...

  Abstract In this foreword to observation articles by Arendas, Barbour, Burri, Roberts, Piekarski, and Wheless, Sofia Chaoui explores how emergency departments handle the epidemic of suicide amongst minors.   According to the CDC,...

  Abstract In this foreword to observation articles by Barnette, Chandler, Joyner, and Luterman, Camilla Manning covers the rise in prescription opiate addictions and how emergency departments have responded.   For the past 70...

  Abstract In this foreword to observation articles by Barnette and Chandler, Colin Langfeldt examines how noise pollution affects conditions in emergency departments.   Over the last century, technology, efficiency, and overall success in...

  Abstract In this foreword to observation articles by Campbell and Holmes, Tobias Vestal describes how emergency departments respond to fears and questions from parents of their patients.   Medical emergencies are extremely stressful...

  Abstract In this foreword to articles by Burri, Holmes, and Piekarski, Heather Erlemann looks at how the hectic environment of emergency departments can make children feel overwhelmed, as well as potential strategies for...