What Conditions Should be Seen by Urgent Care?

Urgent medical conditions are not life-threatening or considered a real emergency, but still, require care within 24 hours. Some of these conditions include:

Accidents and falls

Bleeding cuts which need stitches

Breathing difficulties

Vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration

Severe sore throat or cough

Sprains and strains

Minor broken bones

Skin Rashes

Urinary tract infections

What to Expect When Visiting an Urgent Care?

When you arrive at the office, you will need to check in with the front desk who will direct you to a waiting area. When your turn comes, they will guide you to the consulting room where a nurse will inquire about the reason for your visit. The nurse will measure your heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature and accordingly assess the urgency of your condition. Be as clear and detailed as you can when answering the nurse’s questions and describing your condition, its symptoms and the level of pain or discomfort. Once you have finished your pre-screening with the nurse, you will wait to see a doctor. The wait time will vary on the levels of urgency in the other patients waiting to see a doctor.

What is the Difference Between Urgent Care and an Emergency Room?

Urgent Care centers provide services to care for patients who are suffering from an injury or condition that needs to be seen quickly but is not life-threatening. Urgent care centers are typically open outside of traditional office hours to provide services when a GP is not available. The wait times are usually shorter in Urgent Care centers than emergency rooms, and the overall costs are typically lower too.

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