May 25, 2014 |
There are many and diverse reasons that adult patients seek emergent, life-saving services in an emergency room. And there are symptoms that could be safely managed both by a primary care provider and 'physician extenders' at an urgent care center. ...
Sep 12, 2013 |
I was driving on the turnpike this past weekend as I headed to a union meeting for a labor client. High up above the road looms a billboard which read, "The Power to Heal." A few miles down the same road, another billboard, this one reading,...
Mar 19, 2013 |
Recently, it seems like we've had a flurry of facilities whose staff has been unwilling, for one reason or another, to speak with our nurse advocates over the phone. Last week, I was asked to intervene in a case where our nurse advocate was having difficulty...
Jul 14, 2012 |
There is so much energy, money, and planning that goes into a vacation, especially if it's a family vacation, that it's worth taking some time to think about the 'what ifs.' No doubt we all want our vacation memories to be positive. So...
Oct 21, 2011 |
Do you have a hospital fantasy? No, not the one involving Dr. McDreamy from Grey’s Anatomy. The one where you want to be admitted to the hospital for a little rest and relaxation. I read a piece on the Huffington Post by Katrina Alcorn where...
