Letter to the Editor
Familiarity Breeds Contempt: “Frequent Fliers” in Medicine
Abstract
To the Editor: “Oh, he is here again after swallowing some razor blades,” thought the emergency department (ED) team members when Mr R presented to the ED with suicidal ideation and abdominal pain. As per the routine, he was placed in the psychiatry unit of the ED while he was being evaluated by the surgery and gastrointestinal services. The recommendations were to observe him with no procedural intervention needed at that time to recover the razor blades.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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