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Emergency department bedside manner tips for young doctors

April 1, 2026Dorian L. Beasley MD, FACC

Dorian Beasley shares practical ED communication and exam habits, emphasizing introductions, physical touch, and that emotional intelligence matters more than raw intellect in patient interactions.

Spent a few hours in the ED with a family member yesterday.
Introduce yourself to folks in the room and even ask the relationship.
Touch the patient. The exam is unpopular these days but at least a hand shake.
EQ > IQ.
Dorian L. Beasley MD, FACC
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