Quality & Affordable Care In Quick Time – Without An Appointment
by Patrick Ward Walk in Urgent Care ClinicAn accidental deep cut is not uncommon. It can happen when you are
working in your garden or cutting vegetables in your kitchen.
Not all cuts not need
stitches as with time they heal on their own.
However, if you see
tendons or some portion of the body that should not be visible through the
skin, or if you are having problems stopping bleeding - you need stitches.
If this happens at an
unusual time of the day, the best bet is a visit to an after hours clinic near you.
At an after hours clinic you are certain to
get fast and affordable care with no prior appointment needed.
Keep in mind that a
delay or improper care for even a cut can expose you to the risk of getting an
infection. Perhaps your hands were not clean, which helped germs and bacteria
to invade the wound.
Thankfully, immediate
care clinics are a boon.
Such facilities take
care of most non-life threatening conditions such as:
- Falls
and minor fractures
- Stomach
upset, diarrhea, and constipation
- Eye
and ear infections
- Flu,
sore throat, and fever
- Allergies
The good news is
several of such immediate care facilities are now upgraded to deliver value
added services.
They are fully
equipped to carry out lab tests without a physician’s recommendation.
You can get services
like liver panel, STD panel, Cancer panel, hormone panel, and cholesterol panel,
to name a few.
One of the biggest
advantages of after hours clinic is
you can get tested for sexually transmitted diseases.
You might feel disinclined
or embarrassed but there is no need to do so.
Immediate care
clinics offer confidential STD testing without any hassle whatsoever.
Moreover, the
facilities abide by all the stipulations put forth in the federal and state
laws, including HIPAA, short for Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act.
This effectively
means, your PHI or Patient Health Information is safeguarded.
According to one of
the nursing staff at an immediate care facility, “Our test takes just 10
minutes. And, importantly, you get immediate
chlamydia test results”.
With the sprouting of
immediate care facilities, it is no surprise that sexually active individuals
do not hesitate to get tested regularly for diseases like syphilis, gonorrhea,
and chlamydia.
A question may arise
how much does treatment at after hours clinic cost.
It depends on whether
you are an insured or an uninsured patient.
Most immediate care
clinics may accept insurance from several carriers. In the event you are
uninsured, the clinic may offer you reasonably priced options.
Resource Box
Xpress Care Clinic located in Pentagon City provides urgent and comprehensive health care without needing an appointment. This clinic is open on all days of the week, including weekdays and holidays.
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