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When Should I Go To The Hospital For A Headache?
It's a recurring question -- "If I go to the ER for a Migraine or headache, don't they have to treat me?"
There's no simple answer. Hospitals need to be accredited by JCAHO for many reasons, as described below. JCAHO standards aren't laws, but not meeting the standards can impact a hospital's accreditation.
A two-year collaboration between the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the University of Wisconsin - Madison Medical School...
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Migraine and Headache Pain: Do Hospitals Have To Treat It?
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Migraines and Headaches: When to See a Doctor
Statistically, most headaches and Migraine attacks are painful and disruptive, but not dangerous. Still, head pain can be a symptom of other... Read more »
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If you've tried everything from medication to meditation to stop your chronic headaches, but to no effect, experts say you or your doctor may be... Read more »
Mild trauma linked to soldiers' headaches
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Marci Yonker, M.D.: Pediatric Migraine and Headache Specialist...
Marci Yonker, M.D. Director, Pediatric Headache Program AI duPont Hospital for Children 1600 Rockland Road Wilmington, DE 19899 Scheduling:... Read more »
Paul Winner, DO, FAAN: Pediatric Migraine and Headache Special...
Paul Winner, DO, FAAN Director, Palm Beach Headache Center 5205 Greenwood Avenue Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Phone: (561) 845-0500 Read more »
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