michiganrngranny replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency
Not all ER's have a fast track, we have to see everything that walks thru the door regardless of how minor the problem is. There is such a thing as referral numbers so that they may obtain a pcp, but most don't bother because ER is "easier".
michiganrngranny replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency
It does get rather irritating to see the same people stroll through the door that come for non emergent problems. Yesterday I had 2 separate cases of supposed seizures that amazingly responded to ammonia inhalants. A mother of one was so good (child ...