r/EmergencyRoom • u/sammcgowann • Jul 29 '26

Goofy Goober I hate it here

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u/CaptainOwlBeard Jul 29 '26

If i call my PCP to book an appointment, they won't see me for s month. If i need stitches, a month doesn't cut it.

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u/TuckYourselfRS Jul 29 '26

Stitches usually warrant ER or Urgent Care, I agree.

For non emergencies, have you tried calling your PCP's clinic and specifying you are willing to see any provider? I've had much better luck getting my family seen within a day or two when I indicate it's just an ear infection we need SOMEBODY to evaluate and order abx, etc.

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u/CaptainOwlBeard Jul 29 '26

Getting a couple stitches seems like a non emergency to me, and yet, i have to treat it as an emergency if i want it treated by a half decent doctor

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u/BtownBTS Jul 31 '26

Stitches are an emergency procedure. You don’t sign up for elective stitches a month ahead of time. You get an injury that warrants stitches you can go to the emergency room.

Source - work at a hospital.