Be a Cynic When Choosing a Medical Clinic
So you’re in need of a medical clinic? It’s a broad term. What is it you are looking for? Below are several different types of medical clinics and descriptions of what each specializes in. When searching for a medical facility it is best to have all the information possible.
Medical Clinic 1
The Urgent Care Clinic
Since their boon in the mid 1970s Urgent Care Clinics have been serving many American communities. An Urgent Care Clinic is primarily an establishment for people who have a need for medical care that does not require a visit to a hospital emergency room. Nobody likes waiting hours to be seen by a doctor, as one must do at an emergency room. These clinics offer superb care, yet unlike an emergency room, have fixed hours of operation. This means that you can waltz into one in the middle of the night. If your medical problem warrants you do so, an emergency room is still the best place for you to go. The following are some of the medical issues that an Urgent Care Clinic specializes in.
- Flu
- Sinus infections
- Bronchitis
- Pink eye
- Sore throat
- Cuts and bruises
- Ear infection
- Food poisoning
- …and more
Medical Clinic 2
The Walk In Clinic
These facilities are tailor made for people on-the-go and whose time is important to them. If you are one of those previously mentioned people whose idea of a good time does not include sitting in a hospital emergency room for hours, then you will want to read on. Walk In Clinics are exactly what they sound like they are: a place to receive excellent medical care without an appointment-and without the drudgery of the emergency room. There’s a lot to be said for a place that will see you without an appointment, especially when one is sick. These clinics are usually affordable and provide excellent care. They usually accept a large variety of medical insurance and offer discounted rates for those unlucky enough to be without insurance. The following are some of the medical issues that a Walk In Clinic specializes in.
The same problems that are listed above, plus…
- Pneumonia
- Diarrhea
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Bladder infections
- Headaches
- Back pain
- …and more
Medical Clinic 3
The STD Clinic
Sexually transmitted diseases are a big problem in the United States. It is estimated that roughly 1 in 5 people in America currently have an STD-and over half of them are completely unaware of it! Anyone who is sexually active should include a visit to an STD Clinic as part of their general health regimen. Yes, it can be a tad embarrassing to admit that you may have “that kind” of a problem, but it is the responsible thing to do. Many STDs can cause serious harm so it is far better to bite the bullet and pay a visit to an STD Clinic instead of suffering the dire consequences later in life. Every one of these clinics understands their patients’ feelings and pride themselves on the fact that they are as discreet as possible. The following are some of the medical issues that an STD Clinic specializes in.
