Overburdened EDs

July 17, 2008

How a lack of primary care can overwhelm emergency departments: “I am being forced to waste my time and resources on providing referrals for ROUTINE care – not fore even remotely emergent conditions! Stuff like ‘I need a physical’ or ‘High blood pressure runs in my family – I want to be checked for it.’”



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