ER Family Hospital Illness 
StorytellERdoc
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
One of the largest problems in our ER, it seems, is that there is a subset of patients who visit us on a routine basis. Whether it be for chronic pain, for chronic illness, for companionship, simply to have a place to hang out for a few hours, or to get some food, we are often inundated with these patients at the most inopportune times.
Center for Family Medicine (CFM)
JULY 1, 2025
When sudden illness or injury strikes, knowing whether to head to the emergency room or an urgent care clinic can make all the difference—both in terms of your health and your wallet. While both facilities provide immediate medical attention, they serve very different purposes and handle varying levels of injuries and illness.
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NPR Health - Shots
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Pediatric cases of RSV and flu have sent families crowding into ERs, as health systems struggle with staff shortages. In Michigan, only 9 out of more than 130 hospitals have a pediatric ICU. Image credit: Lester Graham/Michigan Radio)
Plum Health
OCTOBER 6, 2024
He texted me, and we were able to sort out the issue in minutes—no frantic ER visits, just peace of mind. One of my favorite success stories involves a patient who had a strong family history of diabetes. In a concierge setup, I know my patients’ medical history, their families, and even their lifestyle choices in great detail.
StorytellERdoc
JULY 2, 2014
I had signed onto his chart hoping he would be a quick in-and-out patient among the endless sea of critically-ill patients that arrived at our doors that evening. A thin, white hospital blanket bunched and wrinkled at his girthy midsection. I asked him about his family. And yet, he was without a supportive family.
StorytellERdoc
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
I dedicate this to each of you who have cared for or are currently caring for an ill parent or family member. I had just rounded the corner of one of our busier hallways near our noisy triage area to find a favorite aide leading a family from our waiting room down the hallway toward their assigned room.
StorytellERdoc
MARCH 18, 2020
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. Please let us focus on the critically ill.
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