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8. Going to the er doesn't mean you really needed to go to the er.

Reply to BlackSkimmer (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 28, 2021, 09:30 PM

Dec 2021

Many people still use the er as primary care, and many people go to the er simply because they're afraid it might be something worse than it is.

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ER doctor's observations - differences in patients based on vax status [View all] Demovictory9 Dec 2021 OP

I wish he added observation with age range and underlying conditions (or lack of) Grasswire2 Dec 2021 #1

Also he's only talking to the ones who felt bad enough Mr.Bill Dec 2021 #2

Sounds like a lot of the vaccinated people should never have even gone to the ER. beaglelover Dec 2021 #3

Then why are they in the ER? BlackSkimmer Dec 2021 #4

Lack of testing right now? SergeStorms Dec 2021 #5

Damn, I think you're spot on. BlackSkimmer Dec 2021 #6

Spot on. We vax because we're concerned. They dont vax because they're NOT oldsoftie Dec 2021 #10

But by God, as soon as they get sick, they want MEDICINE RIGHT FUCKING NOW YOU FASCISTS Rabrrrrrr Dec 2021 #25

I heard a terrible story about an ICU doctor on the news recently Rhiannon12866 Dec 2021 #42

Yes, I've read that story. Goddamn GQP. Rabrrrrrr Dec 2021 #44

Going to the er doesn't mean you really needed to go to the er. unblock Dec 2021 #8

People who do that are a huge part of the hospital overcrowding issues. beaglelover Dec 2021 #9

I don't disagree, but I understand why the problem exists unblock Dec 2021 #13

Exactly right greenjar_01 Dec 2021 #21

Some people's thinking(?) Jimbo S Dec 2021 #17

Yes, but the probably vast majority of the time you intheflow Dec 2021 #22

+1 uponit7771 Dec 2021 #37

Let's go Darwin! NurseJackie Dec 2021 #7

I see what you did there. FailureToCommunicate Dec 2021 #15

I stole it, actually... 🤣😜 NurseJackie Dec 2021 #23

Someone at the grocery called me a sheep because I wore a mask ... sarchasm Dec 2021 #28

Ha! NurseJackie Dec 2021 #32

THIS !!!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾 ... and they'll have no idea who Darwin is !! uponit7771 Dec 2021 #38

I know. Isn't that sad. And funny. But mostly sad. NurseJackie Dec 2021 #40

You Too !!! uponit7771 Dec 2021 #41

Why is this news not the first thing covered by every network? deelee Dec 2021 #11

This is helpful for people who think they might have Covid FakeNoose Dec 2021 #12

I can only speak to my own experience Savoir Faire Dec 2021 #14

welcome to DU gopiscrap Dec 2021 #45

To those who have responded "Go to your PCP" left-of-center2012 Dec 2021 #16

We have an urgent care facility but the waiting room is TINY and by definition most are sick. CTyankee Dec 2021 #24

Post removed Post removed Dec 2021 #18

Get help Hav Dec 2021 #19

Really? PJMcK Dec 2021 #20

Dammit I always miss these! oldsoftie Dec 2021 #27

It was the poster's second post PJMcK Dec 2021 #29

You too! The way this one has flown by, in about 3 weeks it'll be Easter! oldsoftie Dec 2021 #30

This is interesting but.. tiredtoo Dec 2021 #26

Are there any MD's here? wryter2000 Dec 2021 #31

DIL works at a local hospital. Aussie105 Dec 2021 #34

I do not blame her wryter2000 Dec 2021 #36

Personal Experience of a Vaxed and Boosted 62 Year Old Overweight Male Burma Jones Dec 2021 #33

Pretty much the same here. Aussie105 Dec 2021 #35

Darwin Wins Again... GB_RN Dec 2021 #39

Difference is unvaccinated die and vaccinated live! Emile Dec 2021 #43