ER Patients talk to people in white coats

[BobG]

In a ground breaking study, researchers have found that ER patients talk to people in white coats!

“The Federal Trade Commission, in reports, and in personal communication with me, said this kind of research cannot be done,” David Jernigan, a professor of public health at Johns Hopkins and the director of the study told NBC News. “The National Institute on Drug Abuse gave me similar pushback.”

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At first, Jernigan, said, many patients refused to talk. But then the survey takers, with the permission of the emergency room staff, donned white coats. After that, patients talked freely.

What's even more impressive is that the real doctors and nurses all wore blue scrubs! Griped one patient, "I wish the janitors would stop pestering me about dripping blood all over the place. I can't help it if I'm bleeding! And wish that darn doctor would come back! I'm beginning to worry he didn't like what kind of beer I drank!"

As an off-topic aside, what kind of beer do you like to drink before visiting the Emergency Room?

 

[Astronuc]

As an off-topic aside, what kind of beer do you like to drink before visiting the Emergency Room?

Coincidentally, . . . .

When the Hopkins researchers surveyed ER patients who’d been drinking, they found that Budweiser was the number one brand consumed, followed Steel Reserve Malt Liquor, Colt 45 malt liquor, Bud Ice (another malt liquor), Bud Light, and a discount-priced vodka called Barton’s.

Though Budweiser has 9.1 percent of the national beer market, it represented 15 percent of the of the E.R. “market.”
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[BobG]

When the Hopkins researchers surveyed ER patients who’d been drinking, they found that Budweiser was the number one brand consumed, followed Steel Reserve Malt Liquor, Colt 45 malt liquor, Bud Ice (another malt liquor), Bud Light, and a discount-priced vodka called Barton’s.

Though Budweiser has 9.1 percent of the national beer market, it represented 15 percent of the of the E.R. “market.”
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That's why I don't visit the ER. I don't like any of those brands. I prefer http://www.bristolbrewing.com/our_beers.asp !

 

[Monique]

That's why dentists don't show up in a Hawaiian shirt, they figured it out a long time ago.

 

[LudusRex]

I find this study to be fascinating and potentially very valuable in understanding patient behavior in emergency room settings. The fact that patients were more willing to talk to survey takers wearing white coats is a significant finding, as it suggests that the white coat may hold a certain level of authority and trust in the minds of patients. This could have implications for how healthcare professionals interact with patients and the importance of appearance and perceived authority in patient care.

However, I am also concerned about the pushback the researcher received from the Federal Trade Commission and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. It is important for researchers to follow ethical guidelines and obtain proper permissions and consent before conducting studies, especially involving vulnerable populations such as patients in an emergency room setting.

As for the off-topic question about beer preferences before visiting the emergency room, I would like to remind readers that alcohol consumption can have serious consequences and should not be taken lightly. It is important for individuals to prioritize their health and well-being, especially when seeking medical attention.