and....

Yes, I do know the circumstances of said visit, because I typed the entire report! My "judgment" of abuse of ER resources is based on that, which is all the evidence that is required.

And no, I don't believe an earache falls under this category. Earaches can be extremely painful (I've had my share) and if you can't get in to see your PCP or even an Urgent Care, then yes I think ER is the way to go.

• Does anybody understand the meaning of EmErGeNcY room anymore? - april
  • I have to agree -- not only have I typed ERs for sm - LTMT
    • Thanks, I appreciate the support - april
  • It's no wonder so many of them are permanently closing. (sm) - Raddie
  • I also type ERs and understand what you're saying:-) nm - ERMLS
  • instead of judging - compassionate
    • Great post. - BRAVO!
    • My statement was not a judgment of anyone - april
      • then I apologize - compassionate
        • thank you....nm - april
      • But because of having Medicaid...sm - ER system is abused.
    • Actually, many in our area have children - on Medicaid......sm
  • sm - shoo
    • It's obvious she didn't mean cases - uRnitpicking
    • I am not referring to cases - april
      • Just transcribe the reports, or go out into your sm - it is not your business
        • Well, if I had to guess - april
          • It is not our job to judges the patients sm - you would be wrong, then
      • and.... - april
  • This is why people have to wait so long when - they go to the ER. Unless you are deathly sick.
  • emergency room visits - ER MT
  • These same people abuse ambulances too! - HAHAHA
  • Emergency Room - ERMT2PA
    • The uninsured and those with Medicaid - me

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