I think you missed the point, she is not a doctor- how did she know it was a minor thing before she went to the ER and was checked out? I would have went to the ER too if I couldn’t get in to my doctor’s office.
This is what galls me about medical professionals- they go to school quite a while to learn about illness and injuries- and then expect their patients to know exactly when to go to the Dr. or to the ER. To me it is one of the most challenging decisions when I or someone else in my family has an issue. Over the years I have had doctors scoff at my concerns (several times they turned out to be wrong) and I have also been chided by them for not going sooner.
I do agree that sometimes people go to the ER when they really shouldn’t- but many times they go with scary symptoms and are made fun of if it turns out to be nothing. All medical professionals need to remember that few of thier patients have any medical training- so they should not want them to diagnose themselves.
I ABSOLUTELY knew she wasn't a doctor for crying out loud. Ha!! Ah...how about common sense? The poster applied too much of cold cream?? Or something...I can't remember now. Anyway with liability the way it is...don't you think the box/tube had warnings on it? And possibly what could happen if applying too much?
This is what galls me about medical professionals- they go to school quite a while to learn about illness and injuries- and then expect their patients to know exactly when to go to the Dr. or to the ER. To me it is one of the most challenging decisions when I or someone else in my family has an issue. Over the years I have had doctors scoff at my concerns (several times they turned out to be wrong) and I have also been chided by them for not going sooner.
It generally galls the heck out of me...when patients don't follow directions, then want their Doctor to "fix" them. Then there's the pts. that take ZERO responsibility for understanding their illness..but complain about everything. Sure, there are some people that just can't manage their own affairs. But I'm not referring to those people.
I do agree that sometimes people go to the ER when they really shouldn’t- but many times they go with scary symptoms and are made fun of if it turns out to be nothing.
Really? You know this happens "many times". Or is this just your personal experience/history?
All medical professionals need to remember that few of thier patients have any medical training- so they should not want them to diagnose themselves.
Well...we obviously don't agree...I don't expect everyone to have complete knowledge....but I do expect reasonably intelligent people to make reasonable decisions about their health needs. There is so much info out there about so many disease processes....and bodily functions..that's it's irresponsible of most of our population to not have some basic knowledge about THEIR bodies.
Once again....it was my opinion...that the poster needlessly presented herself to the E.R. and then complained about it. And that was my point. And you disagree. Fine...so be it.
FWIW-