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What Not To Do In The ER, According To Doctors
buzzfeed.com • • health
Key Points:
- Emergency room staff face increasing physical and verbal assaults from patients and visitors, with studies showing that over two-thirds of ER physicians have been assaulted in the past year.
- Long wait times in ERs are often due to prioritizing patients based on the severity of their conditions, which can lead to frustration among those with less urgent issues.
- Patients are urged to remain calm, avoid disruptive behavior, and understand that demanding immediate attention can hinder care for others with more critical needs.
- Bringing large groups or being noisy in the ER can disrupt care; it’s recommended to bring only calm, supportive companions to help the process run smoothly.
- Many non-emergency cases visit ERs, causing overcrowding and delays; individuals are encouraged to "self-triage" and consider urgent care or primary care options when appropriate to reduce unnecessary ER visits.
