|
Dean on Call
Health Answers Any Time
Dean on Call is a free telephone service that's available to Wisconsin residents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you're not sure you need to see a doctor; or you're wondering if you have a problem, give us a call.
Phone Numbers for Dean on Call
In the Madison area: (608) 250-1393
Outside the Madison area: 1-800-57-NURSE (1-800-576-8773)
* NOTE: Due
to licensing regulations, Dean on Call's triage services are only
available to residents
of Wisconsin.
Registered Nurses On the Line
Experienced registered nurses at Dean on Call are always available
to answer your questions and concerns. When responding to your
call,
they
draw
on years of clinical experience in many medical specialties.
Find Your Best Care Options
To provide you the best options for care, Dean On Call nurses use
a specially designed computer program that follows guidelines
developed by physicians and nurses. Our databases are continually
updated with the most current medical information, which enables
the nurse to ask the right questions and quickly identify the
nature and extent of your concern and provide the most appropriate
options of care.
Dean On Call does not replace a doctor's care. After asking a series of questions, the nurse will assist you in making an informed decision about your concern. This decision will help you know whether to call your doctor, follow self-care instructions, or to be seen in Urgent Care or the Emergency Department.
Your Privacy
The Dean On Call nurses follow the same state and federal HIPAA
privacy guidelines that your doctor is required to follow. Any
information you share with Dean on Call is confidential.
Peace of Mind
Perhaps the most important skill Dean On Call nurses possess is
the ability to listen to your questions and help give you peace
of mind. So, please call us, anytime. We'll be here for you.
Download a Dean On Call Brochure (PDF)
lead to an external site |