On Police say Mercy policy might violate law, endanger victims

Posted on May 27 at 12:12 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

To justsaynotomath, FYI if you wait 8 hours in the emergency room waiting room, it is NOT an emergency. Yes you may be uncomfortable, yes you may be miserable. But did you die in those 8 hours I see not. In a busy emergency room the sicker people are seen first. Not someone who has 100% coverage insurance over the non insured. I wish everyone would realize this and stop complaining. You have a choice, do I go to the ER or do I wait and call my doctor in the morning.
In regards to this article. All you have to do is ask, Do you want the police notified? and offer the patient the option. If the abuser is with the patient, ask her/him in the bathroom when they are alone. Give them resources, at least offer it to them. You set up a worse situation if police come and talk to the patient without you telling them. They may leave without the care needed. As a RN chart to cya.