ER Illness IT Patients 
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. Commonly known as "the regulars," these familiar faces are sprinkled throughout our day between all our other patient visits. It is a real problem in our ER. It is a real problem nationwide.
StorytellERdoc
JULY 10, 2014
When a critical illness or injury occurs, then, we should all be thankful that we live within a society where emergent, life-saving medical care is available. Instead of providing emergent care, it seems I spend at least half of my emergency room time now playing doctor to chronic illnesses. And our ER is not alone.
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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.
Logansport Memorial Hospital
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
When unexpected injuries or illnesses happen, it can be scary and overwhelming. As a patient, you want to know you’re being cared for with the utmost attention and compassion. My wife brought me to the ER where I was assessed and referred to Orthopedics. The Patient Access Specialist was super friendly and extremely helpful.
Plum Health
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. As a doctor with experience in both primary care and urgent care , I’ve seen firsthand how urgent care centers have become a lifeline for many patients. What is Urgent Care?
StorytellERdoc
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Walking into Room 33, my next patient, who had come to the ER complaining of cough and cold symptoms, seemed just as I had expected. What can I do to help you in our ER today?" I, for one, would much rather hear the cough than have a patient struggle in his description of it. He coughed before answering in raspy voice. "I
Plum Health
OCTOBER 6, 2024
In recent years, one of the most intriguing shifts has been the rise of concierge medicine—a model that’s redefining how patients interact with their healthcare providers. A concierge doctor checking the medicine for the patients." The answer lies in their approach to patient care. What is Concierge Medicine? "A
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