Do any of your ERs turn non-emergent pts away, like toothaches, lice, STDs, etc? Rumor has it that this week, we in triage are going to start handing out cards to the local free clinics to pts with minor complaints and telling them that this is an emergency room and their complaint is not emergent and they will not be seen here, to make an appt at the local health clinic. I can't see this working.