Questions
What
is Urgent Care?
- Urgent
care is a walk-in doctor’s office.
- No
appointment is necessary.
- Most
insurance plans are accepted.
- No
referrals are needed for most insurance plans.
- Lower
co-pays compared to emergency room visits.
Who
needs to go to
an Urgent Care Center?
- Anyone
with a minor illness or injury (non life-threatening) who needs
to be seen urgently by a physician but can't get to their family
physician.
- Anyone
who can't see their
family physician due to heavy scheduling, after hours, or
holidays.
- Anyone
who doesn’t want to
be at the end of the waiting list at the emergency room.
- Anyone
who doesn’t have a
family physician.
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