Question 1

if i went to er solely for panic attack & dr saw injection marks, then asked who prescribes  my pain meds, can he/she alert my pain doctor? hippa law?

Accepted Answer

HIPPA: HIPPA allows exceptions to confidentiality if you are an imminent risk to yourself or others.  I strongly urge you to seek behavioral health treatment in addition to your medical treatment.  The ER of your physician can give you a referral to a psychologist.  
Dr. Kathy Seifert

Question 2

please explain what do er doctors do with a bullet wound?

Accepted Answer

It very much: Depends on where the bullet entered and what area it traversed.  The calibre helps also.  The treatment could be as simple as a dressing, tetanus shot, maybe an antibiotic and analgesic all the way to pulling out all the stops in an effort to save a life, complete with surgeons, operating room, etc.  No generic answer to that question.

Question 3

how long do er doctors typically work? do they ever have time off?

Accepted Answer

We never stop: Most er shifts are 6-12 hours, but some remote areas can be 24-48. Many work 1400-2000 hrs/yr, so the math does allow for time off (less so if at a teaching institution, since we may be doing research, writing papers, working with students/residents). Usually no "call, " so on is on and off is off.

Question 4

how do er doctors test you to find out if you have toxic shock syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Different labs : They can order different lab work where they can see you have an infection in your body. Also the history is very important in guiding the doctor towards the correct diagnosis.

Question 5

do er doctors  staff a trauma center or is this a different kind of doctor?

Accepted Answer

ER & trauma centers : They work hand in hand.

Question 6

my 7 month old fell and hit head, er doctors said she's ok-minor trauma.should i worry for long term effects?

Accepted Answer

Head trauma: Babies are constantly falling and bumping their heads without an long ter effects.

Question 7

i am interested in studying medicine, but i am confused with the difference, job duties, and salaries of er doctors and trauma surgeons ?

Accepted Answer

Residency: Hi,

Everyone goes to 4 years of medical school. After that everyone goes through a residency. The salaries are different with trauma surgeons making a higher salary.

Question 8

hi, i am 19 years old and i have been experiencing chest pain when i wake up, tiredness and fatigue, and weakness. er doctors have been unable to help?

Accepted Answer

See details: As you found out, the er is not the place to go to evaluate those type of problems. See a doctor and have the issue evaluated. Is it possible you are depressed?

Question 9

i have large bilateral cysts om my ovaries 2 years after partial hysterectomy with lots of pain. why are the er doctors sending me to a gyneocologist?

Accepted Answer

Appropriate: The er doctors don't really treat this.  It's correct for them to send you to a gynecologist.

Question 10

i was prescribed 25mg of hydroxyzine hcl to take until my lexapro 5mg kicks in. i found an interaction between the two regarding qt prolongation. my ecgs have been normal (per er doctors) but i am scared. should i be afraid of hydroxyzine?

Accepted Answer

Afraid of hydroxyzin: You should be afraid of every medicine.  You and your team need to discuss the risked and benefits of adding this to your treatment. Only they and u can make this decision. I do not know enough about you and other medical conditions to help.

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If i went to er solely for panic attack & dr saw injection marks, then asked who prescribes my pain meds, can he/she alert my pain doctor? hippa law?

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Please explain what do er doctors do with a bullet wound?

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How long do er doctors typically work? do they ever have time off?

A member asked:

How do er doctors test you to find out if you have toxic shock syndrome?

A member asked:

Do er doctors staff a trauma center or is this a different kind of doctor?

A member asked:

My 7 month old fell and hit head, er doctors said she's ok-minor trauma.should i worry for long term effects?

A member asked:

I am interested in studying medicine, but i am confused with the difference, job duties, and salaries of er doctors and trauma surgeons ?

A member asked:

Hi, i am 19 years old and i have been experiencing chest pain when i wake up, tiredness and fatigue, and weakness. er doctors have been unable to help?

A member asked:

I have large bilateral cysts om my ovaries 2 years after partial hysterectomy with lots of pain. why are the er doctors sending me to a gyneocologist?

A member asked:

I was prescribed 25mg of hydroxyzine hcl to take until my lexapro 5mg kicks in. i found an interaction between the two regarding qt prolongation. my ecgs have been normal (per er doctors) but i am scared. should i be afraid of hydroxyzine?

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