Deciding Between Walk In Clinics
People who get sick or injured and can't get an appointment to see their primary care doctor right away have a few different options available for care. These include the in-store clinics at certain drugstores, urgent care centers, and emergency rooms. However, not all of these options are suitable for getting care for any given health problem.
True Emergencies
The emergency room is best for those with true emergencies, meaning a problem that might be life-threatening and can't wait for hours to get an appointment to see a doctor in another location.