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Yes, because the doctor get the majority of that 700$ Bill. NOT Also the ER is always going to be the most expensive setting to get care. Why not take him to
by hermanzegerman 10mo ago
Yes, because the doctor get the majority of that 700$ Bill. NOT
Also the ER is always going to be the most expensive setting to get care.
Why not take him to a pediatrician, if there are no warning signs that he needs immediate attention?
- eitally 10mo agoBecause the instruction from most pediatricians is to send kids with persistent (not responsive to acetaminophen and/or ice bath) fever above 104F to the ER, especially after hours. Very, very rarely will you find a pediatrician available outside an ER setting after hours.
- johnwheeler 10mo agoYes this is right
- jrs235 10mo agoMost doctors are scheduled out for weeks. Best bet is an urgent care/walk in clinic. (Good luck if they have a pediatrician.)
- HDThoreaun 10mo agoDoctors make up 11% of heathcare costs in the US. Their bloated salaries probably contribute about 5% to total costs. Its not insignificant.