When a 24/7 Emergency Care May Be Necessary

Posted by Cura Hospitals on June 1st, 2021

The idea of 24/7 emergency care sounds great. You have a computer, television and Internet access wherever you go and can get instant emergency care when needed. But how do you know if this is truly what you need? In all honesty, the reality of 24/7 emergency care may not be for everyone. Here are some questions you need to ask yourself before assuming this type of care is right for you.

Cura Hospitals How often do you experience an emergency? Do you always have at least a few hours' warning in case of a medical emergency? Are you able to get the necessary labors and/or attention from your family members in the event of your death? Would you feel comfortable having your loved ones undertake this type of high-pressure work if there was a medical emergency? These are important questions you need to ask yourself before assuming that 24/7 emergency care is right for you. It's OK to have 24/7 emergency care at times, but not for every day.

Also, do you have a reliable provider for 24/7 emergency care? Your provider should be trained in the basics of emergency care and provide both medical and non-medical services in order to make sure you receive the best possible care while ensuring you do not miss a beat of your own personal life. A good provider will be well-versed in medical issues and able to keep you up to date on the latest treatments available.

Are you able to handle stress as it happens? Emergency situations can be very difficult to deal with because of their unpredictability. If you find yourself dealing with a medical emergency or another type of emergency situation in which you might feel stress, don't assume it will be easier or less stressful than normal. 24/7 emergency care is not appropriate for every situation and stress is never an acceptable excuse for not being able to handle an emergency situation when it occurs.

Are you comfortable with 24/7 emergency care? This is a very important question to ask yourself because the answer can determine how you will respond when an emergency situation comes up. Some people are naturally more comfortable dealing with emergencies than others. Keep in mind that you may be dealing with an emergency and not someone who is trained in providing 24/7 emergency care. If you feel comfortable enough to go into the incident knowing that someone is available to assist you immediately, it is probably a good idea to wait until you are assured that you can trust that person.

Are you capable of managing stress well? People react to emergencies in different ways. It is important that if you have trouble dealing with emergency situations that you have realistic and practical methods in which you can learn to deal with them and remain calm during the ordeal. You need to develop coping mechanisms for when you are not sure how to handle a situation, whether that is having an actual emergency or just trying to figure out what to do when no one else is around.

Will you be able to get through the situation? First impressions are sometimes ruined after a few minutes because the impression is that you cannot get through to someone when needed. If you are not sure what you will be doing in certain situations, you should make sure that you can explain your situation and then see how you do. You may end up having to ask for help in a public place, but at least you will feel somewhat prepared.

Do you want to be able to rely on your abilities when you are faced with an emergency? People who have gone through and successfully handled emergencies without any outside assistance feel that they are better prepared for the unexpected because they had a plan and they had the time to think about how they were going to respond to the situation. You do not want to be another statistic where you are forgotten during a 24/7 emergency care. You should take the time to find a provider who can treat you when you need it most by creating a plan for emergency care.