Urgent care clinics have become as common in our neighborhoods as Starbucks cafes and dollar stores.
They also save hospitals a ton of time and money by freeing up staff and resources for true emergencies.
What do you do for that deep cut that won’t stop bleeding?
Is that weird rash anything to worry about?
Is that discomfort in your chest just heartburn, or is it aheart attack?
And what if you think you’ve been exposed to COVID?
As theScrippswebsite explains, the name “urgent care” can be misleading.
They can also conduct physicals for school or sports.
If you do opt for an urgent care facility, you’ll make the process easier by coming prepared.
Hospital staff can treat a wider variety of symptoms and conditions than doctors at urgent care clinics.
The important thing is to trust your judgment and err on the side of caution.
In an emergency, getting prompt treatment can store your life.
