It is not:
A stubbed toe
A sore throat that you've had for 3 weeks
A cough you've had for a month
Anything that you've had for 2 weeks and not seen a doctor for
A dramatic panic attack
I know that sometimes it's hard to know when you're in the middle of something to make a decision whether to call an ambulance or not. So we wouldn't get mad if you try to use good judgment. If you ask, though we'll tell you that your insurance will NOT pay for a trip to the ER via ambulance for a stubbed toe. As unfortunate as it is, you could *gasp* drive yourself, or have someone take you. And in all reality, an isolated stubbed toe doesn't warrant a trip to the ER.
It's not that we don't want you to suffer or not use the 911 system if you need us. After all, that is what we are there for. But know that there is a finite amount of resources in your area and if we are picking up up for your stubbed toe, the person across town having a heart attack may have to wait for another ambulance to get there. And it may be too long.
12.20.2007
What is the definition of Emergency?
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Also not contractions you've been having for 30 minutes and you're at term with your first baby. Especially when all your friends manage to arrive before the ambulance, LOL....
Ahhhh yes! The "scared I'm in Labor" call.
You know and anytime that there are 5 cars in your driveway and you aren't missing a limb, unresponsive, having chest pain , difficulty breathing, etc that is not an emergency either.
You will not be seen any faster by going in by ambulance, ok? We still put people in triage to go sit in the waiting room.
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