ER or Urgent Care?

Do you know the difference between urgent care and the emergency room, and when to go where? In this vital episode, the doctors break down real life scenarios to help you decide the right place for care. Learn how using the right resource can save time, money, and even lives.


Highlights:
– [0:00] Welcome and intro from the Twin Sister Docs
– [0:28] What urgent care is for—and what it’s not
– [2:12] Emergencies that require the ER (chest pain, stroke, trauma)
– [3:51] When children should go to the ER instead of urgent care
– [5:20] Why urgent care is a bridge between your doctor and the ER
– [6:25] Common mistakes that overcrowd emergency rooms
– [7:14] How ER triage really works—and why it’s not first come, first served
– [8:03] What “on diversion” means when hospitals hit capacity
– [9:35] Why trauma cases in Philly make ER access more urgent
– [11:25] The problem of limited access to primary care
– [12:01] What your insurance card really says about ER vs. urgent care
– [13:41] Quick list: When to go to urgent care instead of the ER
– [16:28] Accidental ingestion and poison control: What to do
– [17:38] Using your doctor’s on-call system for after-hours help
– [18:34] Final thoughts: Knowing where to go could save your life

Remember: this information is educational. Always consult your physician for personalized care.

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