From a survey of 2,200 adults 78% say they or a member of their household have received care in the ED
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ACEP Now: Vol 40 – No 10 – October 202169% are concerned insurance won’t cover an ED visit
9 in 10 think 24-7 ED access is essential or high priority
4 in 5 feel their ED care has been excellent or good
Who do patients trust to lead emergency care?
- Physician: 78%
- Nurse practitioner: 9%
- Physician assistant: 7%
- Nurse: 5%
Patients prefer to be treated by a physician when they have:
- Stroke: 87%
- Chest pain/heart attack: 86%
- Car accident: 83%
- Seizure: 78%
- Broken limb: 67%
- COVID-19-related symptoms: 60%
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