Emergency Services:
What to expect during your visit
How long will I have to wait?
Please understand that we make every attempt to make your wait
as short as possible. A triage nurse will determine the seriousness
of your condition by asking you about your symptoms and related
medical problems. He or she may take your blood pressure, temperature
and pulse to determine the level of care you need:
- Emergent level - if you have a life-threatening illness
or injury
- Urgent level - if you are in stable condition, but need
treatment as soon as possible
- Non-urgent level - if you a have minor problem or chronic
complaint
After triage, you will be registered. You will be asked
for your name, address and telephone number, employer and insurance
policy number. This information is vital for your medical record
and will facilitate your insurance billing.
If you would like us to contact your primary care physician,
please let the registration nurse know. We will contact your personal
physician only at your request or if the emergency physician needs
to discuss your case.
What happens
while I am being treated? 
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