Ep 28 How to Do the ER (Better Than I Did)

Date: 2/24/26
Name of podcast: Dr. Patient
Episode title and number: 28 How to Do the ER (Better Than I Did)

Episode summary:

Getting through the ER feels like an uphill battle, and there are frictions on both sides of the bed that make the experience harder than it should be. I made lots of mistakes with my own trip to the ER last summer, and give some tips based on what I learned there.

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List of what to bring to the ER:

Electronics: chargers: phone, laptop, watch, noise cancelling headphones

Meds: actual bottles or list of prescriptions, supplements

Clothes: comfy clothes, extra undies, warm socks, nonslip socks

Paperwork/legal stuff: medical history form, emergency contact info, medical insurance card(s), healthcare paperwork (advanced directives?), drivers license/ID

Bathroom stuff: travel toiletries, lip balm, body lotion

Other: notepad and pen, luggage tags, pillow, pillowcase, something to read, sleep mask, prayers, hand sanitizer, silky pillow case, lavender lotion, your own blanket, reading light, reading glasses, ear plugs, sense of humor, cpap machine

Food/drink (realizing you might not be able to): granola bars, other snacks, gum, bottled water, water bottle with straw

People: hubby, me, mom, anyone who can advocate

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