If your condition is not urgent, such as a sore throat or congestion, call your primary care physician to see if you can schedule a same-day appointment.
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Know where to go.
The emergency department isn’t the only option when you need care fast.
Know where to go.
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For conditions that can’t wait, but are not severe, such as cuts or deep scrapes, go to urgent care. You can often get care faster and at a lower cost than if you went to the emergency department.
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Emergency Department
For conditions that are severe or life-threatening, go to the emergency department. Specialists are ready to give you the care you need for symptoms such as chest pain, severe abdominal pain, or blurred vision.