As it becomes more difficult to see a physician on short notice for minor illnesses and injuries, walk-in clinics like New York
Urgent Care have increased in popularity. Weekend and extended hours (actual business hours vary by location) make it easier to gain access to medical care when sudden illness or injury occurs. Patients no longer have to spend their weekend sitting for hours in the emergency room waiting for relief from a nasty allergy attack just because their family physician isn't in the office. Joint pain, muscle aches, minor lacerations, are all more likely to occur when people are active and enjoying outdoor activities like hiking, participating in sports or doing household repairs, after normal business hours when urgent care clinics are available.
In addition to treatment of minor illness and injury, New York Urgent Care also offers work and school exams, vaccinations, tests and screenings. They are available for pediatric care for children over the age of two, patients should contact individual locations to find which are staffed to provide health care services for children. If the patient would like to have the results of his or her urgent care visit shared with their primary physician, New York Urgent Care will forward a copy of their treatment record upon request.
While visiting the New York area, tourists can misplace medications or they can become lost with their luggage. Urgent care centers offer prescription services, aiding travelers who are far from home and their family doctor. No one wants to get sick while they're on vacation, but it does happen. Urgent care clinics are an affordable alternative to emergency rooms for patients suffering from minor illness while traveling.
Patients can receive pregnancy testing without losing time from work, inviting speculation from co-workers, giving the patient added privacy and peace of mind. The added benefit of being seen without making an appointment makes the handling of sensitive issues a little easier.
New York Urgent Care accepts most major health insurance plans, but if the patient's plan isn't included, they will provide the patient with forms for filing the claim themselves and offer a discount when payment for services is made at the time of their visit. They're also convenient, with seven offices located inside
Duane Reade Stores. All locations are affiliated with accredited hospitals, members of the Continuum Health Partner system.
While New York Urgent Care offers a wide range of medical services, there are some limitations. They do not treat chronic illnesses, life-threatening conditions or broken bones and aren't equipped to take x-rays, ultra sounds or MRIs.
Convenient locations, evening and weekend hours, licensed physicians and medical assistants on always on-site and fast, affordable access to medical care in the New York area are all reasons to use Dr. Walkin urgent care centers for life's unpredictable surprises. For more information please Visit:
www.drwalkin.com
