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By the Numbers: Public Opinion of EM’s Value

By ACEP Now | on October 25, 2021 | 0 Comment
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From a survey of 2,200 adults 78% say they or a member of their household have received care in the ED

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ACEP Now: Vol 40 – No 10 – October 2021

69% are concerned insurance won’t cover an ED visit


9 in 10 think 24-7 ED access is essential or high priority


4 in 5 feel their ED care has been excellent or good


Who do patients trust to lead emergency care?

  • Physician: 78%
  • Nurse practitioner: 9%
  • Physician assistant: 7%
  • Nurse: 5%

Patients prefer to be treated by a physician when they have:

  • Stroke: 87%
  • Chest pain/heart attack: 86%
  • Car accident: 83%
  • Seizure: 78%
  • Broken limb: 67%
  • COVID-19-related symptoms: 60%

Source for these statistics.

Topics: public opinion

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