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Hypochondriacs and Emergency Care Questioned
Hypochondriacs form a minority with severe cases, while most seek tests and procedures to ease fears. Dr Jastremski notes clinics see one to three hypochondriacs weekly, yet Upstate ER handles over 100 daily. EMS chief Jan Sweet cautions ambulances are for emergencies, not faster care. Jastremski suggests linking chronic cases to regular physicians to set limits, and warns that cry wolf can delay care, though true hypochondriacs may still die of something.
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Jastremski
Upstate
Jan Sweet
Onondaga County Emergency Medical Services Bureau
Dr. Jastremski