Should you go to the ER? Don’t downplay potentially serious symptoms
Sometimes it’s obvious that a situation is an emergency. But sometimes it’s not. And in the heat of the moment, when the health of someone you know and love rests on your decision, how do you know what to do? Beaumont physicians understand the dilemma. Conversations with patients reveal many are hesitant to visit the […]
Technology in the emergency room
By Leila Hawkins | October 21, 2021 Dr Kelly, ER doctor at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Executive Clinical Consultant at Imprivata, tells us about the role of tech in the ER Dr Sean Kelly is an ER doctor at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Executive Clinical Consultant at Imprivata, has been a practicing […]
When to go to the emergency room vs an urgent care clinic
October 29, 2020 Written By Thomas Spiegel, MD, MBA, MS It’s Saturday, and the cold you’ve been nursing for the past few days seems to be getting worse. You’ve vomited once and have a fever. Should you head to a hospital emergency room or an urgent care clinic? If you’ve ever wondered whether to go […]
Urgent Care vs. Primary Care vs. Emergency Care
When one of your family members gets sick, you need to get them care, no matter the time. However, you may also need to consider the medical issue they have as well as the location in which you live. This will help you choose the most effective place to visit that will make sense both […]
Urgent Care vs. Doctor vs. Emergency Care
Being sick can really lower the quality of your life. However, trying to decide where to go for medical care can be hectic when you are sick. Some of the options that you will have from which to choose are urgent care, doctor care, and the ER. Here is a short discussion about these three […]
Urgent Care vs. Critical Care vs. Emergency Care
Amongst the options that exist for medical attention in the US is critical care, urgent care, and emergency care. All of these options offer great medical services, it is just a matter of you choosing the best of them. That is why we have decided to break down these three options in the simplest terms […]
Urgent Care vs. Walgreens Clinic vs. Emergency Care
Urgent care, Walgreens clinic, and emergency care all offer medical services. However, it is essential for you to know the difference between what these three facilities provide. All the amenities have been made with the consumer in mind. Therefore, it is crucial to understand that visits to the emergency room should only be limited to […]
Urgent Care vs. Immediate Care vs. Emergency Care
Being treated when you need the treatment is just as important as getting the treatment you need. It is thus important that you go to the right place for your condition. Knowing the difference between urgent, immediate, and emergency care is the first in being treated. It will help you know where to turn to […]
Urgent Care vs. Hospital vs. Emergency Care
The level of care and treatment is the only thing that shows the difference between these facilities. Emergency care remains the primary option especially when you are suffering from life-threatening illness or injury. Severe injuries need to be taken care of immediately. If they are not fatal, consider visiting an urgent care center. Hospital services […]
Urgent Care vs. Express Care vs. Emergency Care
In the medical world in the US, you have the option of going to different facilities such as express care, urgent care, or emergency care. There are times when any of these facilities can help you meet your needs. Below is a breakdown of these three types of care. It should help you make a […]