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Why do doctors ask if you are afraid of falling?
Because so many people fall every year, and more women than men fall, it’s something that healthcare professionals are screening for. So, your healthcare professional is asking if you’ve fallen 1x because they know that if you do fall the chances of you falling again is increased.
What makes a person fall for no reason?
This can be caused by dehydration, ageing circulation, medical conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and heart conditions and some medications used to treat high blood pressure. inner ear problems – such as labyrinthitis or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) problems with your heart rate or rhythm. …
Should you refer your primary care physician to the Ed?
Both emergency and primary care physicians agreed that referring PCPs who notify the ED of the reason for the referral can help to streamline care and ensure concerns are addressed. PCPs’ information, when available, “helps guide you and avoid duplicates with resource utilization.
Why would a minor show up at the ed without a guardian?
Perhaps they are immigrants without legal guardians. Maybe they are simply adolescents driving themselves to the ED or are runaway youths seeking care. One can imagine minors presenting without a guardian from mass casualties or disasters, or any other number of scenarios.
How do we take care of patients in the Ed?
Patients come to the ED, sign a consent form for treatment, and generally allow us to take care of them as we deem fit. A patient holding out their out arm for nurses to place an IV or take blood is providing implied consent. Additionally, patients sign a consent for treatment form typically during the registration process.
Why do young patients go to the emergency department without legal guardians?
Young patients may present to the emergency department (ED) without legal a guardian. Perhaps they are coming from school or daycare, or extracurricular activities or jobs. Perhaps they are immigrants without legal guardians. Maybe they are simply adolescents driving themselves to the ED or are runaway youths seeking care.