When I saw people suffering from a common problem, as an emergency physician, I knew something had to change. I was able to help them get medical care at night and on weekends.

FreeMD.com was born as a way for people to get instant answers 24 hours a days about any health issues and the best places to seek treatment. The Web site allows me to greet visitors as a virtual doctor and answer their questions. I also give them the facts. I tell them whether to visit an urgent care center, an emergency room or a doctor’s office. You may also receive instructions from me on how to fix a problem at your home.

It is revolutionary to be able to instantly get answers to what’s wrong with your body and where you can go to find treatment.

Because they didn’t know they needed emergency medical attention, I discovered that people waited until the weekday for dangerous symptoms or injuries to occur on weekends. The doctor would then send them to an emergency room. Other people went to the emergency room for conditions that weren’t emergencies. These problems can occur because patients don’t always have a doctor on hand to help them make the best decision about the treatment they need.

Studies have shown that 50% or more hospital admissions happen at night or on weekends. This means that having the right information can help you save time and money. This is especially important as waiting times and costs in emergency rooms have been steadily increasing in comparison to other facilities.

FreeMD.com offers a 24/7 service and provides directions for how to reach the care facility needed. This is especially helpful when you have medical issues that occur in an unfamiliar city or location.

Since 1995, Doctor Stephen Schueler is an author, teacher, and emergency physician. A dozen software titles have been published by him that help consumers achieve better health. Dr. Schueler’s Home Medical Advisor multimedia CD series received a National Health Information Award. The series has sold more than 3,000,000 copies.