Do I need to go to the ER, or to my PCP?

Excerpt: ”A medical emergency is a medical emergency. BUT is everything a medical emergency?

Many people complain about wait times in the hospital emergency rooms. Some have waited hours or even days to be seen by a medical doctor. While others are seen very quickly and medically evaluated as soon as possible to determine the cause of the problem and prevent further complications.

But is that fair?

It is important to recognize the different levels of care that are present in different health facilities. Knowing the difference between emergency rooms, urgent care offices and primary care offices can save lives, save time, and better utilize the health system. Every place has a roll in the web of logistics when it comes to health navigation. The better residents and patients utilize these facilities, the better health outcomes the community will have overall.”

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