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Defining Emergency

StorytellERdoc

Instead of providing emergent care, it seems I spend at least half of my emergency room time now playing doctor to chronic illnesses. To office appointments sent to the ER because "we are overbooked today." And our ER is not alone. Sir," I asked, "what brought you to our ER today?" "My To pain control issues.

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The Witness

StorytellERdoc

On arrival to our ER, we found this patient to be in pulseless ventricular tachycardia--a malignant, life-threatening electrical rhythm of the heart. As the cardiologist and our ER team continued with resuscitation efforts, I went to the family room to speak to this patient's wife. The family doctor was called.

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Corona Together

StorytellERdoc

Gone are the carefree smiles, the uncomplicated daily lives, and the thought that we and our families are immune to unexpected death. Friends and family have asked me my thoughts on Covid-19, maybe believing I have some special information simply from being on the front lines. We are all scared. We feel helpless. Wear your smile often.

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