I've never understood the patient that comes to the ED because of some "problem" at 2am and proceeds to tell us that the "problem" started 2 weeks ago.
You ask, "Is it getting worse? Is it different than it was when it STARTED 2 weeks ago?"
They answer, "No."
So really, 2am, in the ED, is the most convenient time for you to seek medical care? Are you so bored that you want to spice up your life with an expensive visit to your local ED? And when did the EMERGENCY part of 'Emergency Department' disappear? Because personally, I don't think that your non-worsening back pain that started 2 weeks ago constitutes an emergency... especially if you are walking around comfortably with a 2 year old on your hip and your cell phone to your ear.
So while it gives me and my colleagues job security... it still doesn't stop me from asking, WHY?
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