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If a 911 operator is allowed to tell people they don't have an emergency, why can't the emergency room?

Asked by GloPro (8404points) May 18th, 2014 from iPhone

A 911 operator will scold you and direct you to call the non-emergency line if you don’t have an emergency.

Why can’t the ER staff tell someone they don’t have an emergency and refer them to a clinic, or even make an appointment for them at the clinic?

I had a wellness check on an infant with no medical issues in the ER yesterday. The infant took a bed for two hours. Really?

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