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You were diagnosed and referred by a nurse in an emergency department? That sounds strange. Was this an offhand suggestion, or a formal referral? If I went to
by singleshot_ 2y ago
You were diagnosed and referred by a nurse in an emergency department? That sounds strange. Was this an offhand suggestion, or a formal referral?
If I went to the hospital and a nurse gave me any instructions I would be absolutely perplexed.
- phil21 2y agoNPs are pretty common these days in EDs for anything not immediately life threatening. It's completely normal to get a referral from one. I'd assume that is what OP is talking about at least. It's getting rarer to see an actual physician for most visits in many areas. Edit: thinking about it more, I've received referrals directly from nurses before as well. Usually the triage nurse.