Can you call the emergency room and ask questions?
If your condition is life-threatening, call 911 or go the Emergency Room. Emergency care is covered at all times and in all places. If you’re not sure if you should visit the Emergency Room and need advice, you can: Call the Nurse Advice Line 1-800-249-3619 (TTY 711)
How do you call the hospital?
You can call the 911 emergency number. You can go to a hospital emergency room. Or, you can call your doctor for advice.
What is a Level 5 emergency?
Level 5 – An immediate, significant threat to life or physiologic functioning.
What time of day is ER least busy?
Least busy hours The best hours to visit an emergency room for far less urgent medical conditions according to a recent study, are between 6 am and noon. During these hours, most hospitals don’t have as many patients waiting in line and you are guaranteed to get quality medical care.
Can you call the ER before going?
This does not guarantee you will be seen sooner, as all emergency department patients are triaged, or sorted, with the most serious conditions seen first. However, having your doctor call ahead can ensure that the most accurate information about your condition is communicated with the emergency department staff.
Should I go to the emergency room?
The following are health problems in which it is recommended to go to the emergency room: Severe physical trauma, such as that caused by a car accident. Sudden and severe headache: The worst headache of your life. Serious bleeding that doesn’t stop with constant pressure after 10 minutes.
When should you call 911?
911 is to be used for emergencies only. An emergency is any serious medical problem (chest pain, seizure, bleeding), any type of fire (business, car, building), any life-threatening situation (fights, person with weapons, etc.) or to report crimes in progress.
What is a Level 3 ER visit?
0614 – Level 3 Type A. Emergency Visits. 99284 – Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a. patient, which requires these 3 key components: A detailed history; A detailed. examination; and Medical decision making of moderate complexity.
What is a level 1 hospital?
Level I. Level I Trauma Center is a comprehensive regional resource that is a tertiary care facility central to the trauma system. A Level I Trauma Center is capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury – from prevention through rehabilitation.
Should I call the ER?
You should call 911 or come right to the ER if you’re systemically sick – that’s when an illness affects your entire body, and you have severe pain or sudden onset of severe symptoms, a fever that won’t break, or “something doesn’t work,” like you’re unable to move an arm or leg or breathe normally.