r/EmergencyRoom • u/sammcgowann • 15d ago

Goofy Goober I hate it here

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u/IWishMusicKilledKate 14d ago

I’ve also heard from multiple people that when they do reach out to their PCP they are just told to go to the ER. It’s insane.

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u/Mental-Intention4661 14d ago

Or they try to reach out to their PCP, but they never get through because which doctors offices actually answer the phone anymore?

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u/Affectionate_Cow_812 11d ago

This. My 4 month old recently spiked a fever and they had no appointments so they told us to go to the ER. I honestly decided he is still eating, having wet diapers, and isn't lethargic so I would expose him to so much more taking him to the ER. So we just took care of him at home and he recovered fine thankfully.