Be sure you understand the instructions for care before leaving the emergency room. Call the patient's personal doctor as soon as possible and let him or her know about the emergency room care.
Bring to the emergency room:
- insurance policy numbers
- a list of medical problems
- a list of medications currently being taken
- the personal physician’s name and phone number
- the name and number of a relative or friend of the person in your care We strongly suggest that you take a course in CPR from your local American Red Cross, hospital, or other agency.
