Is there an ER in the Phoenix metro that is NOT accepting CV patients? (dermatologist, cost)

[MN-Born-n-Raised]

Originally Posted by Valley Native

Did they (or you for that matter) consider that visitors could wear their own masks? I realize they're probably not the "highly sophisticated" N95 masks, but most of them are still effective. Somebody I know who is out of work is making masks on the side as a way to keep busy, make money, and help people all at the same time. Most of all, to ASSume that everybody entering a hospital is contaminated with COVID is another example of alarmism and extreme paranoia. I'd say MRSA is a hell of a lot more serious than COVID, but visitors have always been allowed to visit MRSA patients (although they're required to wear masks & gowns when entering).

Did you really mean what you typed? It's happening day in and day out. People "ASSume" you have something harmful when you walk through security at the airport. Defensive drivers ASSume that another car may run a red light. I can go on for an hour. "Alarmist and paranoia"?? It's all about statistics: less N (events) reduces the odds of a possible contamination. It's why hospital employees normally toss their masks after one wear etc etc. They aren't "paranoid", rather they are mitigating risks.

If an outbreak happens at a hospital because some infected person yanked off their mask midstream and was touching and coughing, that's a problem. The entire hospital world is using that protocol: as they should.

[fluffythewondercat]

Originally Posted by bigdogmom13

All ER's have to at least screen and stabilize any patient that comes to them; Covid-19 or otherwise due to EMTALA: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provide...ads/EMTALA.pdf

I hope your question was just for information/future reference and that you're o.k., Fluffy!

I'm OK, thanks for asking.

A week ago I had a video visit with my new allergist here and was surprised when he prescribed a shopping bag full of medications. Basically just about everything the experienced asthmatic might need to treat herself at home in an emergency. I appreciate his kindness and consideration as I have not left my home in six weeks. I just wondered what could have happened to me if I didn't have those drugs.

In case anyone is putting off finding a new provider, you don't have to. Many local physicians are happy to do video appointments. It would be a shame if because of the quarantine people don't get the care they need.

[Valley Native]

Originally Posted by fluffythewondercat

In case anyone is putting off finding a new provider, you don't have to. Many local physicians are happy to do video appointments. It would be a shame if because of the quarantine people don't get the care they need.

It's already happening. So called routine doctor visits and tests for other medical conditions have been postponed because of this "pandemic". General health care is being put on the sidelines all because of this irrational fear. Appointments by way of a video screen are barely an effective substitute for actually being physically examined by a doctor. It's about the same as calling the nurse line at your insurance provider.

[fluffythewondercat]

Originally Posted by Valley Native

It's already happening. So called routine doctor visits and tests for other medical conditions have been postponed because of this "pandemic". General health care is being put on the sidelines all because of this irrational fear. Appointments by way of a video screen are barely an effective substitute for actually being physically examined by a doctor. It's about the same as calling the nurse line at your insurance provider.

I disagree, for reasons I choose not to disclose.

Life-saving work can be done with telemedicine.

[Potential_Landlord]

Originally Posted by Ponderosa

My daughter works on a COVID floor in a east valley hospital. The whole floor is negative air pressure and COVIDs are taken around the hospital as needed with special procedures. Business is slow FWIW.

I read that Banner has made three of its urgent care locations for non-respiratory patients only.

My neighbor is a nurse with one of the local hospital chains. She is not working right now, they allow for negative hours instead of furloughs though. (Nice!) Hospitals are empty as they are not allowed to perform elective surgeries and they have 25 Covid patients across all their hospitals. Basically a nothing-burger that costs them tons of money.

[fluffythewondercat]

Originally Posted by Potential_Landlord

My neighbor is a nurse with one of the local hospital chains. She is not working right now, they allow for negative hours instead of furloughs though. (Nice!) Hospitals are empty as they are not allowed to perform elective surgeries and they have 25 Covid patients across all their hospitals. Basically a nothing-burger that costs them tons of money.

Is it still the case that hospitals are not being allowed to perform elective surgeries? Your comment was from a month ago. I was wondering if it had changed.

[wase4711]

yes, elective surgeries are being performed in the valley, and, you can go into the hospital to visit a relative now.
also, you can go into the doctors office with your spouse/family member now, and not have to wait outside in the car..

gradually, getting back to "normal" in the medical world, at least from the perspective of a patient..

[phetaroi]

Originally Posted by MN-Born-n-Raised

Did you really mean what you typed? It's happening day in and day out. People "ASSume" you have something harmful when you walk through security at the airport. Defensive drivers ASSume that another car may run a red light. I can go on for an hour. "Alarmist and paranoia"?? It's all about statistics: less N (events) reduces the odds of a possible contamination. It's why hospital employees normally toss their masks after one wear etc etc. They aren't "paranoid", rather they are mitigating risks.

If an outbreak happens at a hospital because some infected person yanked off their mask midstream and was touching and coughing, that's a problem. The entire hospital world is using that protocol: as they should.

We only need to look at what is happening in quite a few retirement/nursing homes.

[phlinak]

Originally Posted by wase4711

I had my own protective gear, even when I first took her to the emergency facility and they still wouldn't let me past the front door; same thing when I went to the hospital to drop off clothes and such for her; I showed up with a mask,face shield, and gloves, and they still wouldn't let me in.

I understood their concern, and yes, if I needed to be given protective gear, that's a whole different story..but I had my own equipment and still wasn't allowed, even after they took my temperature and I answered all their questions about my health..

It's called erring on the side of caution.

It's not a big deal and is the responsible thing to do considering the alternative, if they did not exercise caution.

[phlinak]

Originally Posted by Potential_Landlord

My neighbor is a nurse with one of the local hospital chains. She is not working right now, they allow for negative hours instead of furloughs though. (Nice!) Hospitals are empty as they are not allowed to perform elective surgeries and they have 25 Covid patients across all their hospitals. Basically a nothing-burger that costs them tons of money.

I hope neither you nor your loved ones catch the coronavirus but if you did, you would find out very quickly how wrong you are.