What one emergency room shift really costs a doctor
My shift started at 7 a.m. The overnight physician wishes me a good shift. We both know that’s mostly luck. I pick up my first patient before I’ve taken a sip of coffee.
My first few patients are what we affectionately call “bread and butter.” An ankle injury. A cough that’s lingered for two days. Back pain. A medication refill. Someone wants an MRI today because they’ve had headaches for three …
What one emergency room shift really costs a doctor
