Comments on: When Should I Go To the Emergency Department?

By: Michele

Michele — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:23:22 +0000

Great information! I used to be amazed how much emergency rooms were over-used for little things instead of big emergencies. Great advice when to go to the emergency room.

By: susan

susan — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:11:14 +0000

For us the emergently room is for only extreme emergencies. Being sure the problem is a real emergently is so very important.

By: Angela Ricardo Bethea

Angela Ricardo Bethea — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 13:21:14 +0000

I love this post! I only go to the emergency room if I believe it’s absolutely necessary for a couple of reason. First, I know I’ll have to be there for hours. Second, if I’m there for something that isn’t an emergency, I’m taking time away from people who are in real distress.

By: Elizabeth O

Elizabeth O — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:28:29 +0000

Emergency rooms serve an important role and can make the difference between life and death. Sadly, as your post confirms, women put themselves last because of family and other demands… and that is very risky.
We can’t afford to miss getting care when a situation is critical, and that is why it is important to create and collaborate with other parent friends on an advance emergency plan. Have a parent team in place, and discuss what the team will do for each other’s family in an emergency. It can save a life.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 21:51:27 +0000

This is a great post and so true. Making sure that you go to the emergency dept when you really need to is so important before something gets worse.

By: Ellen Christian

Ellen Christian — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 17:18:29 +0000

We’ve been to DH several times to visit relatives. I’ve always had good experiences there when dealing with their staff.