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- Is that Trip to the Emergency Room REALLY Necessary?A recent study that looks at upstate New York ER visits finds that over half-a-million could be resolved quicker and cheaper by local healthcare providers.
Hospital Emergency Room ClosuresBudget cuts, publicly insured and uninsured have caused almost one third of emergency rooms across the country to close their doors over the last twenty years – even though the number of emergency room visits increased.
My Experience Working in an Emergency RoomIn 2000, I worked at the University Community Hospital in Tampa, Florida. The radiology department often plays an important role during most visits to the Emergency Room. My experiences as a transporter discussed here were eye-opening.
Crohn's Disease: What to Take to the Emergency RoomAn emergency might mean a lot of pain and a lot of confusion. Patient's with Crohn's disease can gain some control over the situation by knowing in advance what to take to the emergency room.
The Sickle Hell of Sickle CellTips for sickle cell patients on how to handle emergency room visits.
Emergency Room Versus Urgent Care CenterIt's summer and that often means it's injury season. Whether it's weekend warrior problems or kids accidents outside where is the best place to go when you need care?- Emergency Rooms in Toronto and Their Non-Emergency PoliciesAbout obscenely long waiting times in emergency rooms in Toronto
- Review of Emergency Room Services at MedCentral Hospital, Mansfield, OhioI recently had to go to the ER at MedCentral in Mansfield by ambulance. Here is why I will not go there in the future, and why you might want to go elsewhere yourself if you need emergency medical care.
- Emergency Room Safety: Your Life Could Depend on ItBasic tips for ensuring a safe visit to your ER.
Poor Emergency Room TreatmentsWhere has customer service gone? Why has treatment in emergency rooms gotten so terrible?- Are All Emergency Room Visits Necessary?Ever wonder if your trip to the emergency department is necessary? Not all are. When you consider the cost and the long time you may have to sit and wait, you may wish you had gone to your doctor's office or to a walk-in clinic.
- Spending St. Patrick's Day in the Emergency RoomMost people would say their most memorable St. Patrick's Day was at a party or some other kind of celebration, mine was at our local hospital.
- My Worse Nightmare 4-15-2009My encounter at this hospital was an absolute nightmare and haunts me every single day.
- Migraine Treatment SolutionsThose who are fortunate and have both a primary care physician and insurance, should avoid stressed emergency rooms. Migraines managed better with personalized care.
- Chronic Diseases: Hospital Emergency Room Horror StoriesWith a chronic disease, going to the Emergency Room can become more of a nightmare then you had even before you went in.
- $5K for an Emergency Room Visit?When my husband's congential heart defect presented itself last May, we spent more than six hours in the emergency room and were charged more than $5,000. Too bad more than four and half of those hours were in the waiting room.
- Emergency Room CarelessnessAn account of unsavory experiences with ER staff.
- When to Visit the Emergency Room and when to WaitAn edgy article about when to go to ER and when to wait.
- More and More People Are Using the Emergency Room for Health CareThe health care debate rages on. More and more people get their health care in the ER rather than visiting their doctor.
- How to Make the Most of Your Emergency Room VisitDiscover ways to improve the care you and your family will receive at your local emergency room. Learn how advance planning can help prepare you to deal with this difficult time.
- Are Emergency Room Wait Times Increasing?According to a recent study, emergency rooms are becoming more overcrowded. Despite this, patients are still satisfied with their overall emergency room experience. Find out why.
- Gushing Nosebleeds and when to Visit the Emergency RoomMy husband had a gusher of a nosebleed the other day and like most guys, refused to go to the emergency room. He felt that with enough pressure applied to the nostrils, the nosebleed would eventually stop on its own.
Full Moon in the ERIt's true. Full moons bring out the craziness in people. Nowhere is this more apparent than at your local emergency room.- Need Stitches? Save Money on Emergency Room Co-Pays with Urgent CareAfraid of the fees for going to the ER? Consider a visit to your local Urgent Care to save money. Here's what you need to know --
- How to Know when to Take Your Baby or Toddler to the Doctor or Emergency RoomThe funny thing about being a parent is that sometimes we worry we are overreacting by going to the emergency room or calling the doctor. Here are a few tips for distinguishing the sniffles from a dangerous illness.
- Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Vs. SentaraSo Chesapeake does not want Sentara to build an emergency room on Volvo Parkway, but what recourse do they have for CRMC's crowded emergency rooms?
- Respiratory Care, Emergency Room StatI survived a massive heart attack. I was a Healthcare Professional and I worked at a hospital as a Respiratory Therapist.
- Jobs in Emergency MedicineLearn about the many job opportunities in the field of emergency medicine.
Maltreatment from an Emergency Room DoctorEmergency rooms are meant for treating patients who need urgent care. But what if the doctor assigned to you doesn't seem to care for you? Let me share my experience when I encountered one such doctor.
Asthma Treatments in the Hospital Emergency RoomHere are some of the treatments or procedures one can expect when an asthma patient visits a hospital emergency room. These protocols may not be the same as you might encounter but most likely, it will be.
Dog Went to the Emergency Room - to Oppose Health Care Reform?Did the dog go the the emergency room to show his opposition to health care reform?
What Happens when You Go to an Emergency Room and What Does Triage Mean?Sometimes when you go to an emergency room you have to wait. Why does this happen? Why does someone else get treatment faster than you? What does triage mean? Answers to all these questions will be found here.- The Pros and Cons of Being an Emergency Room DoctorOne of the most important decisions a medical student can make is his or her specialty. In fact, many students begin thinking about this long before they even reach medical school. In recent years, emergency medicine has become a very popular choice.
- When to Take Your Child to the Emergency RoomHere is a guide for some common injury scenarios and where you should take your child to the ER, call your family doctor or treat your child's injuries at home.
A Medical Emergency: How to See an E.R. Physician Quickly when Symptoms Are UrgentA medical emergency is life threatening. Timely intervention by medical personnel could save your life. Here is a list of five common medical emergencies and the key words to use in the E. R. to get the attention you need.- Actor James Woods, Emergency Room Treatment and Public Health Care OptionHeart attack symptoms include stomach upset and chest pain. Being in an ER may not be enough.Bring an advocate for your care and vote yes for public insurance.
Children in the Emergency RoomA parent's practical solution to staying ahead of catastrophe. This guide lays out the obvious and not so obvious ways to prevent frustration when taking your child to the emergency room.
Emory University Hospital Emergency RoomIn an medical emergency everyone wants the best treatment in the fastest amount of time. I think I have found the hospital emergency for which all others should be modeled after.- The Importance of Medical ClinicsIf you don't have a real emergency, a clinic is the best place to go instead of the ER.
- Emergency Room EtiquetteNeedless to say, there are precautions or things that we can do to make it safer for everyone in the emergency room and help make the flow of saving lives as smooth as it can be.
