https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/aybw1ddhimdm Accessing Health Products & Services en-us 2018-03-28 21:59:45 UTC 2018-03-28 22:11:24 UTC hello@padlet.com hannah_elton https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/aybw1ddhimdm/wish/247091623 It is important but can be difficult to determine when you need medical care and when you should just wait it out.  "While the answer is not always simple, knowing the difference
between urgent care and emergency care and where to seek treatment could save your life in an emergency" (Health Care Services 6).]]> 2018-03-28 22:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/aybw1ddhimdm/wish/247091623 hannah_elton https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/aybw1ddhimdm/wish/247092006 "The emergency department was designed to provide fast, life or-limb-saving care. Many people, however, use the ER as a place to receive urgent care without realizing it. If you’re ever in doubt, it’s better to be safe and go to the closest ER" (Health Care Services 6). It is important to know what is an emergency and what is not. ]]> 2018-03-28 22:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/aybw1ddhimdm/wish/247092006 hannah_elton https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/aybw1ddhimdm/wish/247092281 Sometimes, you need more immediate care than driving to the hospital if you or a loved one are in a severe state, you may need to call 911. ]]> 2018-03-28 22:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/aybw1ddhimdm/wish/247092281 hannah_elton https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/aybw1ddhimdm/wish/247092471 "If your symptoms come on gradually or you already know the diagnosis, such as a urinary tract infection, you may want to try to get a same day appointment with your primary care provider. While urgent care clinics are always available, your primary are physician will have a better picture of your overall
health for a more accurate diagnosis" (Health Care Services 8). ]]> 2018-03-28 22:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/aybw1ddhimdm/wish/247092471 hannah_elton https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/aybw1ddhimdm/wish/247092637 "Having a regular doctor is important when you’re considering treatment options. “There are some straightforward things in medicine, but a lot of it is you and the doctor coming to an agreement about the risks and benefits of treatments,” said Dr. Stephan. “It’s nice if you have a relationship to start from.” (Health Care Services 8).]]> 2018-03-28 22:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/aybw1ddhimdm/wish/247092637