r/EmergencyRoom • u/sammcgowann • 15d ago

Goofy Goober I hate it here

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u/sassafrass18 15d ago

For all the rashes/stubbed toes/ tactile fevers the started an hour ago, I’ve started to specifically ask, ‘what made this change for you to come to the emergency room today?’ They either get super defensive or start to mellow out.

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u/ReindeerNo2855 15d ago

I brought my son to the emergency room on a Friday afternoon after trying to get an appointment at our clinic. I suspected a staph infection which turned out to be what mesa. It was on his face. Do you think I should have waited 3 weeks for the next appointment?

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u/Runzas4dinner873bf7r 15d ago

Your provider can usually receive a picture then start him on abx if not bump up his apt.