If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency dial 911.

If you have time to prepare before you go to the ER, here is a list of things you should bring to make your experience better.

1. Your ID.
2. Your health insurance card.
3. List of your current medications, including dosages.
4. Primary care doctor name.
5. If you are coming in because of abnormal labs, have a copy of the lab results.

These are fundamental items to have when you come to the ER.

When you come in:

1. You will be registered, where you need your ID and insurance card.
2. You will be triaged, which will assign you a level of severity.
3. Now waiting, which is frustrating. Please note, that patients are seen by severity not by order of presentation. The sickest go first.
4. Depending on the ER, you might have blood and / or urine taken for laboratory studies. You might also have imaging studies done, such as xrays or CT scans. Note: MRIs are not provided in most ERs, except for 2 very rare instances.
5. When you speak to a doctor or nursing staff, be honest about your problem.

Being in the ER is stressful and can be a frightening experience. If you ever have any questions do not hesitate to ask.

All the best,

EZ Bedpans Team