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How and When to Access Health Care (cont.)
•Persistent chest pain
•Persistent shortness of breath
•Severe pain in the abdomen
•Difficulty speaking
•Heart palpitations
•Intestinal bleeding
•Broken bones
•Eye injuries
•Fevers with rash
•Seizures without a previous diagnosis of epilepsy, et cetera
(all found on pages 6-7)
You should call 911 to take an ambulance if you are experiencing any of these symptoms; paramedics can deliver life-saving care on the way to the hospital (7). -
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How and When to Access Health Care (cont)
Urgent Care is an option for when appointments are unavailable or if you need treatment outside of office hours. They are same-day clinics that can handle a variety of conditions that need to be treated right away but are not emergencies (7). -
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How and When to Access Health Care (cont.)
Symptoms that may be treated here are: fever without rash, minor trauma, painful urination, persistent diarrhea, severe sore throat, vomiting, et cetera (7). If you just have a minor headache or ate something that is bothering your stomach, these symptoms don’t require medical attention. -
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Personal Experience
When I was younger, I was so sick, I couldn’t physically drink water very well. Since it was as severe, we went to an Urgent Care. We waited to be assisted for about 15 minutes, and then was taking into their “ER” room. Inside, they gave me an IV so I wouldn’t become dehydrated and they gave me a shot or two. -
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We stayed there for a couple of hours into late night, early morning. I felt so much better after receiving the treatment. Thanks to Urgent Care, I got a relatively quick appointment where they helped me with my dehydration and inability to consume water easily. -
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How and When to Access Health Care
There are several health services out there. Just two examples are urgent care and emergency care. You can access the by driving to your local hospital or QuickCare. These two things are not the same at all though. There are times for both. Conditions for medical emergencies can include: