ER Hospital Illness IT 
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.
StorytellERdoc
MARCH 8, 2019
Just a few days ago, I finished yet another string of four hectic shifts in the ER of our incredibly busy trauma center. and both the ER and the waiting room were still swarming with much activity. and both the ER and the waiting room were still swarming with much activity. Easy decision, of course. I shouldn't have.
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Logansport Memorial Hospital
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
When unexpected injuries or illnesses happen, it can be scary and overwhelming. My wife brought me to the ER where I was assessed and referred to Orthopedics. About 20 minutes later, I received a phone call saying I needed to report back to the ER to get IV antibiotics, as I would need to have surgery Friday, after my appointment.
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. I have several patients with chronic illnesses who benefit significantly from the continuous care I can provide, as we have the time to address their concerns and fine-tune their treatment plans without feeling rushed.
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. His care wouldn't take that long, I figured. What can I help you with tonight?"
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. As customary, I thanked them for being in the ER with their mother. Although this may seem like it should be the standard, you would be surprised at just how many elderly patients present to our emergency department alone.
StorytellERdoc
MARCH 18, 2020
Being an ER physician facing this dilemma on the front lines of a large emergency and trauma center, I am also bearing witness to the more daunting picture of this dilemma--the mental and physical effects Covid-19 is having on our patients as well as on all of us. Please let us focus on the critically ill. We feel helpless.
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