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Need to See a Doctor Fast? Here’s How Urgent Care Could Save Your Day

Plum Health

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. They’re like a hybrid between a primary care clinic and the ER—open late, available on weekends, and usually accepting walk-ins. No long waits like you’d experience in an ER.

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Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

FDA Law Blog

An extended release (“ER”) opioid in legitimate pain management generally accompanies an IR opioid, with patients taking the ER opioid on a set schedule and the IR opioid as needed. Immediate Release Opioids A prescription for immediate release (“IR”) opioids on a set schedule or for a certain length of time. Complaint ¶ 64.

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It's Not About The Pus

StorytellERdoc

Suddenly, my job as an ER physician was boring. I know there are many more invasive procedures we perform in the ER that could be considered similar, but I couldn't think of them quickly enough. Yes, the ER gets busy. I've witness it firsthand for 22 years as an ER attending physician. Eewww, gross," Emma said.

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Patient Testimonial – Austin Ault

Logansport Memorial Hospital

My wife brought me to the ER where I was assessed and referred to Orthopedics. At the time, it was determined that I had broken my finger, and a treatment plan would be implemented once I was seen by Dr. Varhan. The next morning, I called to schedule my appointment.

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Why Concierge, Concierge Doctor, and Concierge Medicine Are Revolutionizing Healthcare (And Why You Should Care)

Plum Health

He texted me, and we were able to sort out the issue in minutes—no frantic ER visits, just peace of mind. A compassionate doctor providing a detailed explanation of a treatment plan to a virtual patient, ensuring clarity and addressing all questions." My patients can reach me via phone, email, or even text when they need me.

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Advanced Imaging of Children in the ED: Ultrasound, CT, and MRI

PEMBlog

How are we collaborating with these pediatric specialists to ensure that we’re triaging and effectively making decisions and integrating these decisions into the overall treatment plan for the children we’re caring for in the emergency department? Subspecialists are key, right?

Family 101
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To Care Or Not

StorytellERdoc

Recently, due to the stress that several of my dearest friends have been experiencing in caring for their elderly parents, I am even more appreciative and respectful of my privilege in caring for elderly patients who have attentive and loving adult children who accompany them to our ER. I am grateful for their presence and input.

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