The Critical Role of the Caregiver
We’re coming out of a long hard winter. The inclement weather has given us far too many excuses to exercise less. Eggnog, cookies, cheese quiche many other goodies we consumed during the holidays will take a toll on our bodies. In some cases, it might directly affect our health in the short-term. Our diet might start to produce some symptoms of problems which have been lurking for some time now. What if we start getting those pains or we’re just not “feeling right?”
What do we do? Should we run to the ER? Or do we just wait it out? According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, lack of health insurance or financial worries contribute to as much as a six-hour delay in seeking emergency treatment. Life-saving treatments to open the blocked artery and restore blood flow are most effective if started within one hour of the start of symptoms. Yet, the study shows that 49 percent of uninsured patients and 45 percent of insured patients with financial concerns delayed seeking care by more than six hours during a heart attack, compared with only 39 percent of insured patients without financial concerns. So what if you are one of those folks who have high-deductible insurance or are under-insured? When you start having unusual symptoms, you don’t want to run to the ER if you are just experiencing a stomach ache. You’ll end up paying hundreds of dollars for what amounts to a dose indigestion medication. But, what if is it something more than achy in your tummy?
Technology can help. For less than a cup of Starbucks, you can connect with a registered nurse who can talk to you about your symptoms and provide you with expert medical advice. Getting this form of advice can either prevent unnecessary time and expense or it could save your life. Our unique medical alert solution, MultiAlert provides two forms of care; traditional emergency response and access to expert medical advice, just by pressing a button. It’s like having a mini walk-in clinic in your living room. When you press the nurse button, you’ll be connected to a nurse triaged center trained to listen to your medical symptoms and questions and prepared to provide you with expert medical advice about what to do. No need to find that 800 number to get connected. Did you know that less than half of those who visit a hospital emergency room actually need critical care? After hours of waiting, and the expense of test, most folks are directed to a lower form of care. When all is said and done, you will be paying a deductible which could be in the hundreds of dollars. So, check out MultiAlert. It could save you time and expense or it could SAVE YOUR LIFE. For more information about MultiAlert, visit our website.
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