Accidental Retiree
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In my current bout with a debilitating back issue, I recently took a trip to the ER in the very early morning.
With the weekend now approaching, I talked to my doctor’s office about next steps; for example, how I’d go about being admitted to the hospital over the weekend, if things don’t improve, so that I don’t have to call 911 again.
The office told me the doctor doesn’t have “rights,” so if I need to go back to the hospital, I’d still have to take the 911 route.
Reading up a bit on this, I see that hospitalists are the doctors that take care of us in hospital although some PCPs do have admitting rights.
I’m wondering whether I need to find another doctor who has those rights.
How much does it matter?
I’m not even sure what questions I should be asking, so I’ll appreciate your feedback.
With the weekend now approaching, I talked to my doctor’s office about next steps; for example, how I’d go about being admitted to the hospital over the weekend, if things don’t improve, so that I don’t have to call 911 again.
The office told me the doctor doesn’t have “rights,” so if I need to go back to the hospital, I’d still have to take the 911 route.
Reading up a bit on this, I see that hospitalists are the doctors that take care of us in hospital although some PCPs do have admitting rights.
I’m wondering whether I need to find another doctor who has those rights.
How much does it matter?
I’m not even sure what questions I should be asking, so I’ll appreciate your feedback.