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athena

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9. You're not supposed to go to the emergency room unless you think you're dying.

Thu May 4, 2017, 09:47 AM

May 2017

That's what one of my doctors told me one time when I had a minor scare following an operation and mentioned that I thought of going to the emergency room. She admonished me, saying that the only time I should go to the ER is if I literally think I am dying. And she didn't mean dying of cancer.

The emergency room is supposed to be for emergencies. It is the height of irresponsibility for Republicans to suggest that people go to the emergency room for routine problems or to get treatment for chronic illnesses. They might as well say one should call the fire department every time one loses one's keys.

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Republican lawmaker says cancer patients can go to the ER for health care [View all] CousinIT May 2017 OP

Hospitals are businesses greymattermom May 2017 #1

Party of personal responsibility right there Trekologer May 2017 #2

That's a great explanation! docgee May 2017 #5

I hope he and his experience their own cruelty to others malaise May 2017 #3

this "go to the ER" talking point they use needs debunking. drray23 May 2017 #4

Exactly. Why do these people think that it is free to go to the ER? MiniMe May 2017 #14

It never ceases to amaze MontanaMama May 2017 #6

All they care about is themselves... Docreed2003 May 2017 #10

Yes, MontanaMama May 2017 #12

What a dumbass Blue_Roses May 2017 #7

He's likely stupid enough to believe it. GeorgeGist May 2017 #8

You're not supposed to go to the emergency room unless you think you're dying. athena May 2017 #9

Whenever I hear one of these guys spout this crap - I always picture... lame54 May 2017 #11

What they really want to say, but can't: Blaukraut May 2017 #13