15. Beware of Freestanding ERs
Notice those freestanding ERs that have recently popped all over? Those aren’t real emergency rooms that are equipped to handle life-threatening cases and are only good for minor injuries such as the occasional bump, scratch, or bruise here and there. Hospital emergency rooms are staffed by well-trained personnel with access to the proper diagnostic, surgical, and imaging equipment that could mean the difference between life and death.
So if you are suffering from something serious such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, or severe trauma, it is best to be brought to a proper facility to improve your chances of survival.
