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Old 01-06-2013, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ilovetv View Post
I say this respectfully...I honestly can't imagine a case of hiccups thought would require an ambulance and ER visit. Is there some other medical condition that made this an "emergency"?

One reasons the ER's couldn't take more patients is because people over-use them with things that are not emergencies and could be treated at an urgent care center or doctor's office. Just trying to understand.....
I was going to ask about the hiccups as well, but didn't want to appear insensitive. I've never heard of someone going to the hospital for this. Is there something that I'm not understanding?