Are uninsured traumas at a greater risk?

While a new study indicating that uninsured trauma patients are at greater risk of mortality did not point a finger at EDs, experts say there are proactive steps ED managers can take that will help reduced the risk for these patients: Keep your eyes and ears open for any evidence of bias--where people express concerns about whether patients can pay for treatments. If a patient is on one or more medications, ask where they get the meds filled. With the patient's permission, call the pharmacy and get a list of all the meds he or she is taking. If language assistance is needed, ensure it's given.