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To
establish guidelines for quality emergency medical care.
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To
encourage and facilitate the postgraduate training and continuing
medical education of emergency physicians.
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To
encourage and facilitate training and education in emergency medicine
for all medical students.
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To
promote education in emergency care for all physicians.
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To
promote the development and coordination of quality emergency
medical and disaster management services and systems.
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To
evaluate the social and economic aspects of emergency medical
care.
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To
promote education about emergency medicine for our patients and
for the general public.
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To
encourage and support basic and clinical research in emergency
medicine.
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To
promote policy that preserves the integrity and independence of
emergency medical practice.
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To
encourage emergency physician representation within medical organizations
and academic institutions.
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To
promote independent departmental status for emergency medicine
within hospitals, medical schools, and medical staff structures.
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To
promote universally available and cost effective emergency medical
care.
The New York
Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians represents
over 1600 dedicated professionals committed to speaking out for
broad access to quality health care, including and especially emergency
health services for all citizens. The Chapter strives to promote
efficient and effective utilization practices in the delivery of
emergency services.
