@hybotics I have a landline through Xfinity and I believe it is technically voice over internet. Is there at least a physical phone in the house, or is it a phone number accessed through a computer?
@thedoctor Yeah. We haven't needed a PCP particularly, but have been able to get one a few months ago, and are starting our regular appointments. @hybotics
@hybotics GP is a term that doesn't see a ton of use now days. It used to be synonymous with your PCP; however, even your PCP is either trained in internal medicine or family medicine, both of which are medical specialties. @33MHz
@hybotics also, would like to take this opprtunity to point out ERs are generally staffed by physicians and advanced practice providers that are board-certified in emergency medicine. EM is a medical specialty. not a general practice. @33MHz
@hybotics Less sick patients are referred back to their PCP and/or a specialist to treat their condition on an outpatient basis. The key thing here is there is a broader set of diagnostics that can be done as an outpatient that can't be done in ER.
@hybotics if those tests rule out any life-threatening condition, there are two further directions that can be taken. If you are really sick and require immediate attention, you get admitted to the hospital.
@hybotics I am sorry to hear you are having such a frustrating time. Unfortunately, depending on what you need help with, the ER may not be the place to go. We have a specific set of tests we run depending on what brings you into the ER.