Urgent Care vs Doctor: Which is the Right One for You?
Hospital & Healthcare Management February 5, 2021
Health is a critical factor in every person’s life. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, everybody must be extra conscious about their health and safety. As such, everyone is taking advantage of their local healthcare services more frequently than they have previously. Healthcare services come in different forms and levels, including urgent care and primary care services. But what are the differences between the two? And how do you know what is best for you?
What is Urgent Care?
Urgent care refers to the delivery of walk-in or ambulatory medical care services outside of a hospital’s emergency department. It is different from emergency care because urgent care patients only require minor medical emergency services, such as outpatient treatment of acute or...