When someone you love is sick, or when your own body is giving you signs you can't ignore, walking into the emergency room (ER) can stir up a mix of fear, confusion, anxiety, PTSD and "i don't know what's happening."  You are not alone in that.

Most people walk into the ER with the same three questions: what is happening? what will they do? and how long will this take? This short, quick easy-to-read guide meets you where you are: overwhelmed, uncertain, and trying to make the safest decision.  It provides you with the information you need right now, in one place, so you can understand what's happening around you in the emergency room. 

This GUIDE was created to answer those questions - quickly, clearly, and in plain language.

What you will learn inside: 

• the 6 step snapshot of what happens from the moment you walk in to the ER 

• quick advocacy tips so you feel prepared, not powerless 

• quick questions that you can ask your ER healthcare team to better understand what is happening with you.  

It will not overwhelm you.  It won't lecture you. It won't replace your doctor(s). 

But it will help you feel more in control, more prepared, and a lot less alone - even before the nurse calls your name. 

If you want information you can absorb in minutes, this guide will help you through the chaos.  

This is for you if….

• you are walking into the ER for yourself, and feel alone

• you are looking after your aging parents

• you are a family member supporting a loved one through chronic illness

• you just want to feel more informed and less helpless in the healthcare system

Why this matters...

When you are scared you do not need 20 pages of information. You need reassurance. A clear path. A steady voice. You need someone to say, "You're not alone. Here's what's happening. You're doing the right thing."

This guide offers just that.