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Automate escalation of red-flag migraine presentations to on-call providers—no missed emergencies

Migraine clinics that rely on voicemail or single-line phones miss severe cases: thunderclap headaches, sudden neurological changes, first migraine in an elderly patient. AI reception triages urgency in real-time and routes critical calls to your on-call number.

How it pays back

Red-flag screening runs 24/7

Urgent presentations are caught and routed even if your clinic is closed, staffing is thin, or lines are busy.

On-call provider gets context before pickup

AI summary includes caller name, chief complaint, symptom onset, medication history, and red flag reason—not just a blind transfer.

No voicemail for emergencies

Calls meeting escalation criteria are routed live; they do not land in a queue or mailbox.

Routine calls do not interrupt on-call

Non-urgent follow-ups, refill requests, and established-patient check-ins are captured for morning triage, sparing your provider night interruptions.

Audit trail for compliance

Every call, escalation, and routing decision is logged with the reason and outcome—supports your risk and quality reviews.

Real-time red-flag detection

Urgent presentations escalated within seconds of keyword match

On-call routing, no voicemail

Emergency calls transferred live to provider—never delayed in a queue

Severity context captured

Onset time, symptom progression, and prior history inform provider decision

Routine calls segregated

Non-emergency intake queued for morning review—reduces false alarms

Compliant call logging

Every escalation recorded with reason and outcome for QA review

Frequently asked questions

What symptoms trigger an escalation?

Thunderclap onset (worst headache of life), fever, stiff neck, sudden vision loss, weakness, confusion, slurred speech, or severe focal neurological changes. Any mention automatically escalates to on-call.

Can you distinguish between a bad migraine and a true emergency?

The AI asks about onset (sudden vs gradual), associated symptoms, and any neurological changes. A severe migraine without red flags is captured for routine triage; one with red flags is escalated.

What if the caller doesn't speak clearly or I have a language barrier?

The AI is designed to handle natural speech. If unclear, it asks clarifying questions. For non-English calls, your clinic can configure language support or have calls transferred to staff.

Does escalation interrupt the on-call provider every time?

Only calls matching your red-flag criteria are routed live. Routine calls, refills, and appointment requests are captured and queued for the morning—your team decides when to review.

Can I customize what counts as urgent for my clinic?

Yes. You work with our team to define your red-flag list and routing rules. Your thresholds for urgency, preferred on-call number, and triage rules are all configurable.

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