A True Emergency: DR. or E.R.?

Emergency or Doctor: It’s Time to Decide

You’re hurt. Your child is sick. Your elderly mother doesn’t feel well. It’s time to decide: Do you go to the doctor or the emergency room? The Emergency Room treats people who either have life-threatening injuries or illnesses, or who will have significant harm if the medical situation is not treated immediately. Following are examples of illnesses and injuries treated …