Research Projects

Multi-site study of patient safety in emergency departments, with EMNet. 
August 2003-present.

The Impact of an Emergency Department-Based Educational Intervention on Pediatric Asthma Outcomes.  A randomized, controlled pilot study. 
May 2003-present.

Family Advocacy Program: A Medical-Legal Collaborative to Improve the Health of Low-income Patients.  In conjunction with Dr Weintraub, General Pediatrics and Melissa Rodgers, Legal Council San Mateo County. 
Oct 2003-present.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Follow-up Compliance
July 2002 – present. 
Conducted with a Stanford Medical Student as part of a Medical Scholars project.  Looks at follow-up compliance in Pediatric Emergency Medicine population.  Identifies predictors of non-compliance with follow-up.

CHIP (Childrens Health Insurance Program):  Outreach through the Emergency Department, Oct 2001-2002. Part of Nation-wide research group evaluating the effectiveness of CHIP outreach through Emergency Departments.  Study also looks at whether a simple outreach method will increase insurance enrollment among uninsured children presenting to the ED.