Prochazka E J
Hawaii Med J. 1998 Feb;57(2):404-7.
Once considered a source of care for major injuries and life-threatening medical conditions, the emergency department has become part primary care physician and part social worker to many Americans. This article looks at the problem of emergency room overutilization and poses some solutions to stem the rising cost of urgent care.
急诊科曾经被视为治疗重伤和危及生命的医疗状况的场所，如今对许多美国人来说，它已部分成为初级保健医生，部分成为社会工作者。本文探讨了急诊室过度使用的问题，并提出了一些解决方案，以遏制紧急护理费用的不断上涨。
