However, there are several ways to make an ER visit easier. Don't omit information or lie, since doing so could compromise the patient's health. Give a copy to the patient and to the admitting receptionist or nurse. Yelling will only make the visit more stressful, but you don't need to let people use you as a doormat. Stand up for the patient's rights, since he or she will probably be unable to do so.
Most emergency rooms see patients on a triage system, where the most serious cases are seen first.
An admitting receptionist or nurse usually determines the severity of each case. You may be seen more quickly. Seeing the patient -Once the patient is admitted to the emergency room, be patient. An ER typically has several patients at a time, and the doctors work as fast as they can. Use your best judgment about asking, and if you haven't heard anything for one or two hours, make a polite inquiry.