What to do in an Emergency
If you have an emergency, call your primary care physician (PCP) no matter what
time it is.
Your PCP or an associate will contact you and give you instructions. They will be the best judges of how
and where your emergency should be treated. If you are in jeopardy because of one
of the life-threatening emergencies listed below, call 911 or go to the emergency
room immediately.
- Severe injury
- Heart attack symptoms
- Severe bleeding
- Loss of consciousness
- Breathing difficulties
- Fever of more than 104° Fahrenheit
- Major burns
- Shock
In life–threatening emergency situations, coordinating with your PCP beforehand may not be possible.
In these situations, contact your PCP within two working days after you receive
the nearest available emergency care.
Also, if you are admitted to the hospital because of the emergency, you must contact your PCP within two working
days of your admission and contact Deseret Healthcare for
preauthorization.