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Need to See a Doctor Fast? Here’s How Urgent Care Could Save Your Day

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These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. Understanding Its Role in Healthcare Urgent care clinics are designed to handle non-life-threatening situations that still require timely medical attention. What is Urgent Care?

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Why Concierge, Concierge Doctor, and Concierge Medicine Are Revolutionizing Healthcare (And Why You Should Care)

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As a concierge doctor, I provide an array of services that go beyond what most patients experience in a regular clinic setting. He texted me, and we were able to sort out the issue in minutes—no frantic ER visits, just peace of mind. The answer lies in their approach to patient care. Let’s break down some of the key benefits.

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Advanced Imaging of Children in the ED: Ultrasound, CT, and MRI

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(Blooms: Apply; Kirkpatrick Level 2 Learning) Evaluate the risks and benefits of ultrasound, CT, and MRI for common pediatric emergencies and identify appropriate imaging modalities based on clinical guidelines discussed in the podcast. We know that nine out of ten children that go to the ER do not go to children’s hospital ERs.

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