On 2014 Sep 06, Ryan Radecki commented:

Post-publication commentary:

"Emergency Department or Return-to-Daycare Department?"

Have you ever seen a child brought to the Emergency Department for pinkeye? Not only that, but specifically to fulfill the requirement they receive a prescription for antibiotic ointment in order to return to daycare? You would not be alone, my friends.

In this convenience sample of 303 surveyed parents, 26% reported taking their child to an Urgent Care, and 25% reported taking their child to an Emergency Department, rather than primary care, for minor ailments – including pinkeye.

http://www.emlitofnote.com/2014/08/emergency-department-or-return-to.html

On 2014 Sep 06, Ryan Radecki commented:

Post-publication commentary:

"Emergency Department or Return-to-Daycare Department?"

Have you ever seen a child brought to the Emergency Department for pinkeye? Not only that, but specifically to fulfill the requirement they receive a prescription for antibiotic ointment in order to return to daycare? You would not be alone, my friends.

In this convenience sample of 303 surveyed parents, 26% reported taking their child to an Urgent Care, and 25% reported taking their child to an Emergency Department, rather than primary care, for minor ailments – including pinkeye.

http://www.emlitofnote.com/2014/08/emergency-department-or-return-to.html