frequent flyer

A person who comes to the Emergency Room on a regular basis for non-emergent complaints, particularly those relating to chronic pain. Refers to someone who wastes the ER doctor's time and/or tries to get unnecessary narcotics from the doctor.

Harriet is here again, what a frequent flyer. She said in triage,"I have menstrual cramps and ran out of my vicodin again. I hope Dr Smith is here"

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