Emergency Room Frequent Flyers -- Why do ER Doctors and Nurses Burnout?

Emergency Department Physicians Growing Weary of Frequent Users

Henry Ford has a program to help manage frequent ER patients. These patients can elicit negative reactions from our physicians. A nationwide survey was conducted to find out if this was a local problem or a problem across the board. The survey should the 97% of Emergency physicians are seeing frequently presenting patients. 91% of physicians say that this is a problem for them.

Emergency room physicians are feeling burn out, because they are faced with "medical issues" such as homelessness, lack of transportation, and unaffordable medication. 70% of physicians stated that there is a need for a social program to help deal with this issue.

Trauma Services at Henry Ford Health Services

The commitment of Henry Ford Health System to excellence in patient care, medical education, research, quality improvements and outreach to the community has earned Henry Ford Hospital the Level 1 Trauma status. Henry Ford Hospital's verification from the American College of Surgeons is recognized as the highest ranking level of trauma care. Henry Ford is able to deliver the top level care for all injuries, from the most minor to the most complex.

The Division of Acute Care Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit provides a comprehensive support team available to you and your patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The team offers the services of one of the most respected groups of board-certified surgeons in the country - specializing in trauma surgery, surgical critical care and emergency and general surgery. For more information on Trauma Services, visit http://www.henryfordmacomb.com/body_academic.cfm?id=46901

About Henry Ford Health System

Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) is a Michigan not-for-profit corporation governed by a 22-member Board of Trustees. Advisory and affiliate boards comprising 129 Trustee volunteer leaders provide vital links to the communities served by the System. HFHS is managed by Chief Executive Officer Nancy M. Schlichting.

HFHS is one of the nation's leading comprehensive, integrated health systems. It provides health insurance and health care delivery, including acute, specialty, primary and preventive care services backed by excellence in research and education. For more information, visit http://www.henryford.com

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[hepdrip]

She has that wrong. Its the nurses that call around trying to find a shelter. Its the nurses that do the bulk of the work and calling families and friends. Please get this straight!

[drasticmovement]

Whatever happened to holistic care and the social determinants of health? How does one cure any disease while homeless with lack of nutrition etc? OF COURSE THEY ARE GOING TO COME BACK TO THE ED when no one is helping them solve the WHOLE picture!