911 Update
It is the beginning of a new work week. That makes it time for the latest edition of 911 Update.
1) The first call of the day was for a toothache, which is not as unusual as one may think. This was also the second call for this patient in the last 8 hours. Had gotten pennicillin and a pain medication on the first visit. The tooth still hurt. But, you can hardly blame the patient for running up several thousand dollars in medical bills, they are on Medical Assistance and those folks don’t pay a cent for the care they receive.
2) This patient fell on the ice this morning. Poor English. Has a history of liver disease and is a diabetic. The fall resulted in back pain with the severity of the injury unknown, but not thought to be serious. This patient is on General Assistance Medical Care.
3) This patient was intoxicated, lying on the sidewalk not able to walk. Has a history of mental health problems. On Medical Assistance.
4) This patient fell on the ice and had pelvic pain with no obvious fractures. This patient had private insurance with premiums that are made more expensive due to patients like 1), 2) and 3).
5) Was a seizure patient at one of the shelters. He recovered quickly said he lived out of state and his ID showed that. HE was on General Assistance Medical Care.
6) Was an elderly lady with diabetes and whose feet were so bad she finally couldn’t get around. Grandson had tried to transport, but just couldn’t manage it.
7) False medical alarm, cancelled upon arrival.
Was for an auto accident with no injuries.
Yep, it was a rainy, icy windy day and the Ambulance Driver arrived home in a grumpy mood.
Go Vikings
For some reason my 8’s show as a smiley face. I’m too stupid to know why and too lazy to find out. Read nothing into it.