Tips on Visiting the Emergency Room

If they can’t come with you, have them meet you there. When you’re sick, you’re ability to process information is often compromised. You won’t necessarily understand what’s said to you or think to ask good questions about it. Also, when you’re sick, advocating for yourself is far harder--but even more necessary. ERs are busy places filled with busy people often overwhelmed with responsibility. From getting you another pillow to getting you more pain medication when you need it, encourage whoever joins you to be assertive in getting you the attention you need.