When should I go to the emergency department?
ACEP offers a list of 10 warning signs that indicate a medical emergency.
Tell us about your experiences in the emergency room
Whether you have an ER hero you would like to recognize, or a negative experience such as a long wait for a bed, we would like to hear your patient stories.
Access to Emergency Care
Will Emergency Care Be There When You Need It? (PDF)
ACEP Speakers
ACEP also has experts around the country who are able to speak to members of your community about emergency medicine issues. For more information, please refer to ACEP’s new Speakers’ Bureau.
Will Lifesaving Emergency Care Be There When You Need It?
Did you know that hundreds of emergency departments in America have closed their doors in the past 10 years. During that same time, citizens of the US have increased their dependence on the emergency care system and in 2005 made 115 million visits to hospital emergency departments, resulting in increased patient volumes and waiting times.
Advocacy Opportunities for the Public:
- Help ensure that access to life-saving emergency care is there when you need it.
First Aid Help
What to Do in an Emergency or Fast Aid First will help you prepare for an emergency illness or injury. And, in order to be prepared, you'll need a completely stocked first aid kit. Details on how-to stock first aid kits are available in our Health Subjects by Topic First Aid section.
Prescription Drug Help
ACEP is a partner with the Partnership for Prescription Assistance. The program helps qualifying people who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need for free or nearly free. For more, call 888-477-2669 or visit the Partnership for Prescription Assistance.
