Emergency physicians are medical professionals who are dedicated to saving lives and providing the highest quality of care to all their patients

Core values

- **Addressing Workplace Violence**: ACEP is actively advocating for legislation to mitigate workplace violence in health care, which is a critical issue affecting the safety and well-being of health care workers and patients[1][5].
- **Mental Health Support**: ACEP is working to reduce burnout, PTSD, and suicide among emergency physicians by creating behavioral health and well-being training programs, supporting national campaigns to encourage health care professionals to seek support, and providing mental health resources[4].
- **Diverse and Representative Workforce**: ACEP is committed to ensuring a diverse and representative emergency physician workforce, which improves patient satisfaction, understanding, and adherence to treatment plans, ultimately leading to better health outcomes[3].
- **Impact on Patient Care**: By addressing violence and mental health issues, ACEP's efforts help maintain the quality of patient care and ensure that emergency departments can function effectively without compromising patient safety[5].