Tag - emergency room

A Glimpse into the ER: Why Emergency Medicine Physicians are So Important

June 5th, 2015 Emergency departments have become the frontline of medicine, treating a range of patients from those who don’t have access to primary care providers to patients with traumatic injuries. The ER team works together, making split decisions to save patient lives.

Lessons Learned from "The Waiting Room" - Why Emergency Physicians are in Such Demand

October 24th, 2013 In his documentary "The Waiting Room," filmmaker Peter Nicks gives a behind-the-scenes look into a primary care facility that, unlike the neighboring private hospitals, can't turn away patients if they don't have health insurance.