ATTENTION: NEWS AND HEALTH PRODUCERS
JAMA Advisory for April 13
UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED MORE LIKELY TO DELAY SEEKING EMERGENCY CARE FOR A HEART ATTACK
EMBARGO TIME: 4pm (ET) Tuesday, April 13, 2010
SUMMARY:
Every minute counts when someone is having a heart attack. Getting to a hospital and receiving emergency care is often crucial to survival. A new study shows many people who don’t have medical insurance or who can’t afford to use their insurance often delay seeking that emergency treatment.
SUMMARY:
Every minute counts when someone is having a heart attack. Getting to a hospital and receiving emergency care is often crucial to survival. A new study shows many people who don’t have medical insurance or who can’t afford to use their insurance often delay seeking that emergency treatment.
SOUNDBITES:
Paul S. Chan, M.D., M.Sc., - Mid America Heart Institute
B-ROLL:
Larry Scott and son in kitchen, Dr. Chan with hospital staff, heart monitor, Dr. Chan with interns, Lifeflight helicopter on pad, patient being removed from chopper, Larry with his son outside
Paul S. Chan, M.D., M.Sc., - Mid America Heart Institute
B-ROLL:
Larry Scott and son in kitchen, Dr. Chan with hospital staff, heart monitor, Dr. Chan with interns, Lifeflight helicopter on pad, patient being removed from chopper, Larry with his son outside
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