Healthcare is an important part of life. In the past, you had to traverse mountains and cross rivers to get to a medicine man. Nowadays, we have so many options when we need immediate care and treatment, such as emergency care, convenient care, and urgent care clinics.
But what is the best option out there? Where should you go?
All three are safe and reliable. However, there are certain cases and situations that are best handled in one or two of them. Let’s break them down.
Emergency Care
This type of care is often provided by doctors in the emergency department of a hospital or medical center. It is designed and equipped to handle life-threatening cases, such as:
- Heart attacks
- Acute abdominal pain
- Critical injuries to the head, back, neck, and abdomen
- Excessive bleeding
- Chest paint
- Breathing difficulties
- Loss of consciousness
- Blurred vision or sudden loss of eyesight
- Sudden numbness or weakness in arms or legs
- Unexplained difficulty in speaking
Convenient Care
A convenient care center is a clinic run and managed by nurses or physician assistants. These are often found in pharmacies, schools, and offices and cater to patients two years old and above. Convenient care clinics handle only minor cases, such as:
- Minor allergies
- Animal and insect bites
- Colds, cough, and sore throat
- Ear infections
- Fever and mild flu
- Minor burn and rash
- Minor skin problems
- Minor urinary tract infections
They also offer:
- Immunizations (tetanus and flu)
- Preventative care
- Sports physicals
- Blood pressure checks
Urgent Care
An urgent care handles more serious cases than a convenient care clinic as long as they are non-life-threatening. It is staffed by licensed physicians, medical assistants, and nurse practitioners. An urgent care and walk-in clinic, like Statcare, offers:
- Emergency care and treatment for non-fatal illnesses and injuries
- Primary care
- Physical exams
- Immigration and CDL physicals
- TB and STD testing
- Vaccinations
- COVID-19 Testing (in-clinic, mobile, and on-site)
When you are in need of medical care and health services. There are several clinics available to provide you with what you need. If you are unable to go out or would rather stay at home where it is safer, especially during this pandemic, then check out Statcare’s televisit services where a doctor can see you virtually.
