Why do emergency rooms make you wait 8 hours even when when its empty? I know from ex...?

Prioritization. If you go to the ER with a head cold, you're gonna wait. Probably a long time. And don't laugh, it happens every day. People who don't have primary doctors use the ER/Urgent Care…

Top stories for Susan   Why do emergency rooms make you wait 8 hours even when when its empty? I know from experience. Charlie F., Mechanic / Engineer (1992-present) • Answered February 13 Prioritization. If you go to the ER with a head cold, you're gonna wait. Probably a long time. And don't laugh, it happens every day. People who don't have primary doctors ... Read more » 13   I accidentally left raw chicken on the counter overnight when it should've been refrigerated. Is it bad? Is it not recommended to put back in the fridge? It's been 10 hours. Steven Haddock, studied at York University • Answered June 18, 2022 The people who are warning you about salmonella are correct. Yes, cooking will kill it .That's why you cook it after you thaw it properly. However, salmonella doesn't just ki... Read more » 7.5K 569   Why do some people refuse to swap seats on a plane, even when families want to sit together, and is it really the parents' fault for not planning ahead? Laura C, lives in Dublin, Ireland • Answered January 3 I was asked by cabin crew to swap seats for a family. I told her I had paid for my aisle seat and I'd only move if I got my money back. She said no problem. During the flig... Read more » 2.1K 354   What is a sign of cancer? Dan Tannehill, I stayed at a Holiday Inn once • Answered February 17 In my case, absolutely nothing. But then, I didn't dodge a bullet; I dodged a tactical nuke. This was back in the late 1990's. I started experiencing acid reflux while I was... Read more » 129 6   I just got fired. Now my former boss (the one who let me go) is asking me where some important documents are. How should I respond? Walter Thompson, Self • Answered February 16, 2024 The same thing happened to me nearly a decade ago. A week later I was called on my first day of work with my new employer. I politely responded by telling them that I would... Read more » 3.6K 351   Andrea Castaneda, Physical Therapist at Physical Therapists (1993-present) • Posted Sep 27 My symptoms began with loose stools that went on for many months. I also had two episodes of rectal bleeding about a year apart. I was tired (looking back, extremely tired) – but I thought everyone... Read more » 3.9K 148   If someone inherits a fully paid house from their deceased parents and decide to sell it, will they get the amount based on the market value or the amount based on how much their parents paid for the entire house? Dawn Brinkman • Answered January 15 That is actually a very smart question to ask. Many parents add their children to the deed to make sure they don't have any problems once they pass. In that case you have j... Read more » 952 95   Have you ever witnessed a life ruined from a small mistake? Bob Wilson, former Professional geoscientist • Answered January 14 A coworker ruined his life with a tiny mistake. I've written about this before, but it's worth warning people again. I had a work acquaintance, not close enough to be a frie... Read more » 4.1K 175   Why do people in their 60s think they are not old when they are about 85% through their lives? Thomas Jacques, Book store owner. Studied history and sociology. • Answered January 17, 2018 I'm 67. And I can tell you this, there are times when I wake up in the morning and for some reason it will suddenly hit me how old I am, and I'll think....wtf!! I was in hi... Read more » 3.7K 440   I wrote a check for the full price of a car but it has been two years and the dealer never cashed the check. I have the title in my name with no lien on it. Can the dealer repossess the car? Daniel Zimmermann, BSEE Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University (1982) • Updated August 20, 2025 I am not a lawyer but believe the terms "pro aliquo solvendum est" or "quid pro quo" could be applied to this case. These Latin terms essentially mean that one thing of val... Read more » 2.4K 289   What is one seemingly insignificant thing that you went to the doctor for that turned out to be important? Asked in Ask Daddy • Answered by Fano • November 24 Not me, but my boyfriend. He had a stomach ache and felt bad. He vomited several times and lay down. He slept for about an hour and woke up worse. He decided to go to the h... Read more » 4.2K 159   As an OBGYN or proctologist, what was the weirdest or grossest scenario you've ever had to deal with? Tammy Cooper, former Retired RN • Updated April 1, 2019 I was working with a family practice at the time. A middle aged woman came in complaining of swelling on her genital area. The Dr proceeded to examine her. He then told the... Read more » 3.3K 205 Read more in your feed

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