A book by Charles P. Davis, MD, PhD titled “The Emergency Room’s Visitor’s Guide; its going to happen to you” is available to help people understand the functions of an Emergency Department (ED or ER). Dr. Davis is a Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine (board-certified) who has practiced Emergency Medicine for over 22 years. His book demystifies and answers questions about all aspects of an Emergency Room visit. It gives suggestions about how a patient or a patient’s representative can help make a really positive contribution to their loved one’s emergency care. Furthermore, it provides specific examples of what documentation patients should have before coming to an ER. A list of chapters is provided below:

Chapters

1. It’s going to happen to me?
2. Ok, when should I go to the ER?
3. How should I go to the ER?
4. How can I get fast care in an ER?
5. How can I get effective care?
6. How can I save money in an ER visit?
7. What should I bring with me to the ER?
8. Why are my allergies so important to know?
9. Why should I know the names, strengths and frequency of my medications?
10. Why is my previous health and surgical history important?
11. Why is the name of doctors that have treated me previously asked for?
12. What does it matter if I have or have not been seen before in the ER or hospital?
13. Since I’m at an ER and they must treat me, why should I have my insurance papers with me?
14. What is a contact person and why should I have one?
15. What is an advance directive and why should I carry a copy with me?
16. Other common questions by ER patients or their caregivers (with shorter answers!)
17. How can I get help to prepare for an ER visit?
18. Sample documents
19. Documents made easy to update, be portable, and remain secure
20. Brief checklist before you start the car (or after calling EMS) and head for the ER

With over 115 million ER visits per year in the US, the likelyhood that you or someone you know will find this book very useful and informative is very high. The book highlights the advantages of being able to carry your personal medical information with you at all times. Readers will understand the value of the other product available at this site - the ERinfocard (TM) that provides an easy, fast, portable and secure way to have your medical information available to your doctor or emergency personnel.