Sections

Section of Clinical Toxicologists

Clinical toxicology involves the research, prevention and treatment of diseases caused by chemicals, drugs and toxins such as when dealing with people who are poisoned or who have overdosed. The Section's Inaugural Annual General Meeting was held on 5 June 2015 at the Tutorial Room, Department of Emergency Medicine, Block 1, Rooftop Level, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608. 

Section of Geriatric Emergency Medicine

GEM members have undergone training with special interests in the management of geriatric patients. It aims to promote best practices in emergency management of elderly patients as well as to assist in the training and continuing professional development of emergency physicians in various aspects of geriatric emergency care.The following members of the College of Emergency Physicians have undergone special training in the management of geriatric patients in the emergency department. The approval of the section was formally announced in the Council meeting in March 2022.

SEMSP would allow for formal recognition and accreditation of EMS physicians. As the number of formally accredited EMS physicians increases, we would then be able to recommend to the Ministry of Health regarding legislation of certain EMS key roles (for example, an Ambulance Medical Director). This would establish high standards and improve credibility of EMS care locally.

Section of Emergency Ultrasound

The Emergency Ultrasound has created a paradigm shift in the practice of Emergency Medicine: by improving diagnostic accuracy and increasing the safety and success of many emergency procedures, it has expedited clinical decision-making processes and improved the turnaround time for the care of many patients.

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