{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Difference Between Primary Care and Emergency","description":"\ud83d\udcac \u201cER will always treat the sickest patients first, so if you get mad because it took so long to see you, that should tell you you\u2019re not sick enough to be sitting in the ER, and you should have went to your primary care doctor or urgent care instead.\u201d \u26a1 In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest areas of confusion in healthcare: when should you go to your primary care doctor, and when should you go to the emergency room? There's a massive lack of education on where to go, and it's costing you time, money, health, and sanity. So today, we'll answer your biggest question, explore how fear, frustration, and confusion push people to the wrong place, and most importantly\u2014break down the difference, so that by the end of the day, you can make smarter care decisions and save time, money, and possibly your life. \ud83c\udfa7 Stay tuned to find out: \u27a1 Why ER wait times are long and what that says about your condition \u27a1 The importance of recognizing routine versus emergent medical needs \u27a1 The financial and health risks of inappropriate ER utilization \u27a1 What your primary care can actually handle (Hint: way more than you think) \u27a1 When chest pain, stroke symptoms, or shortness of breath mean go now \u27a1 The after-hours secret most patients don't know exists \ud83d\udd25 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: https:\/\/shop.drberrypierre.com Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: https:\/\/www.pierremedicalconsulting.com Dr. Pierre\u2019s Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: https:\/\/www.drberrypierre.com\/resources Amazon Book Picks Find every book I\u2019ve mentioned on the show: https:\/\/www.drberrypierre.com\/amazon \ud83d\udd17 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: https:\/\/www.drberrypierre.com\/newsletter Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: https:\/\/www.drberrypierre.com\/podcast \ud83d\ude4c Help Us Grow If you loved this episode, here\u2019s how you can support the show: \ud83c\udfa7 Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts \u2014 your ratings help us reach more listeners! \ud83d\udcf8 Share a screenshot of the episode and tag me or use #LunchLearnPod on social media ","author_name":"Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry","author_url":"http:\/\/www.listentodrberry.com","html":"