Whether you want to be an ER doctor or you’re just curious, this video will be able to educate you about the typical day in the life of an ER doctor. ER doctors have intense lives, as they don’t have regular patients, you simply see whoever needs urgent care.
This particular doctor begins his workday at around noon and he gets right into his work. He emphasizes that you never know what’s going to come through the clinic door and that an ER doctor has to be prepared or anything. He sees a variety of patients with issues ranging from heart pain to a dislocated shoulder.
Did you know that 80% of urgent care centers provide fracture care?
He directs patients to other specialists as needed, as his day is exceptionally busy and a cardiologist may have more knowledge about underlying heart conditions than he would. He has the help of many nurses throughout the day and you get the sense that those working in an ER are both like a family and a well-oiled machine.
All of this hard work is clearly worth it, as the doctor talks about how rewarding it is to be the one to help people with true emergencies.
