I have a love/hate relationship with the ER. This is not anything new but I got to experience it again last night. I always wonder why when people are ill, it always seems to hit the hardest in the late night or middle of the night. Have you ever wondered about that?
So my hubby has a lot of medical issues stemming from a very bad car wreck many years ago. Late last night he started having issues that he could not control and we ended up in the ER. Not my favorite place to be – or anyone’s, for that matter. One of the worst things about the ER where I live is that so many people use it as a regular doctors office. So you are stuck waiting behind people with coughs that demanded an x-ray when it was not warranted, wood in the eye that had been there for 2 days, pain management issues, and many other similar issues that could have been handled at an urgent care or doctors office. I Hate that!
I am not patient when it comes to having to wait to be seen. I hate seeing the entire family sitting in the waiting room when one person is ill. I hate thinking about all of the germs floating around. That freaks me out a bit. Ish. I specially hate how long it takes to get in and out. All Night! Ugh!
But there is one thing I do love about visiting the ER, believe it or not. For the most part, the nurses are very cool. I cannot think of one time that the nurses have been mean or not helpful. I respect the dedication and care that the nurses and doctors offer, especially when the ER is busy and they have a never ending line of people to see. I know I could never do that job. So kudos to the staff that works the ER. Even in their crazy world, they can bring a bit of sunshine and a smile to your face.
Do you have a love/hate relationship with the ER too? What is your best or worst experience?
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I too have a love/ hate relationship with the ER. They do good work , but the wait is always so long. A month ago my husband went by ambulance for a Cat scan. He waited 6+ hours for a 3 minute scan and another 2+ hours for the amublette back.
Congrats to the winners and I am so sorry you had to go to the ER. It’s not fun. I’ve been both the patient – having been there for a mini stroke myself and the well person trying to get help for my daughters breathing. Neither is good. With her her the doctor called in a rush and got us in easier since she had to go to emergency. But my daughter had to take care of me when I went and had to keep checking back about actually getting in to see someone. It can be very frustrating and scary when you are serious and have to wait.
(The Love/Hate Relationship With the ER) This isn’t myself but my youngest brother has been down that road a couple of times already. He has had heart trouble before he even turned fifty, I worry about him all the time.
I love this post! The last time I had to take someone to the emergency room there were tons of kids in there with coughs! They did not need to be in the ER! That should be illegal especially when there are people who are seriously ill. I also believe that they should only allow U.S. Citizens to use the ER!!!!!!!!!
I really love our ER. They are wonderful to us and I have had bad health for the last few years and they make me feel like a priority every time I go there.
You have to wait too long in the ER. My Dad was sick and they made him wait an hour! There was not that many people there and he still had to wait to be seen. They need to make the ER faster! Plus it costs too much money!