Difference between revisions of "Frequent Flyer"

A '''frequent flyer''' is a patient who visits the health care system so often that he or she has earned status in a rewards program, which leads to such benefits as expedited discharge.  Some may comment that the term '''frequent flyer''' carries a negative connotation.  Duh!  '''Frequent flyers''' are often associated with malingering or drug seeking.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/04/breaking-news-ah-crap-you-know-whos-back-in-the-er/ Breaking News: Ah Crap, You-Know-Who is Back in the ER (Gomerblog)]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/06/frequent-fliers/ “Rewards” Program for Frequent Flyers Includes Unlimited, Complimentary Discharges (Gomerblog)]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/04/go-green/ Local Hospital Goes Green, Begins Tattooing ID Bracelets on Frequent Flyers to Limit Paper Waste (Gomerblog)]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/09/frequent-flyer-helps-orient-new-intern/ Hospital Frequent Flyer Helps Orient New Intern (Gomerblog)]</ref>  Patients who frequently seek medical care who aren't malingering or drug seeking go by the term [[Gomer|gomer or gomere]]. Be sure to periodically refresh your knowledge and distinguish between the numerous types of '''frequent flyer'''.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/08/know-your-frequent-flyers/ How Well Do You Know Your Frequent Flyers? (Gomerblog)]</ref>