Urgent care vs. emergency room visits: What’s the difference?
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“These are just a few of the many conditions that urgent care clinics treat on a daily basis,” says Jay Woody, MD, a co-founder of Legacy ER & Urgent Care. “But remember: Although these facilities can run advanced diagnostic and laboratory services, that doesn’t mean a life-threatening condition can be treated here. In addition, the average urgent care physician sees 4.5 patients per hour, which means your wait time will ultimately be short.”
Urgent care vs. emergency room visits: What’s the difference?