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Question.

What the fuck is the difference between a

Lotion

A 'body cream'

And a body butter

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Urgent Care Vs Emergency: 3 Key Differences You Need to Know

Knowing these essential differences will help you make better decisions about the service to take.

Can you tell the differences between urgent care and emergency care? It can happen to any one of us. In fact, very few people can actually pinpoint the differences between these two apparently similar health services.

That said, it’s a good idea to learn the differences as it will help choose the appropriate service when you have to make an immediate decision.

1.  Urgent Care and Emergency Care Serve Different Purposes

Urgent care is intended to provide appropriate services when the condition is not life threatening but still requires medical attention. Simply put, the condition is not serious enough to warrant an immediate care considering the condition is unlikely to cause a disability or death.

On the other hand, emergency care should be used when the condition is potentially life threatening and failure to address the problem immediately is very likely to cause long-term complications or even death.

2.  Urgent Care and Emergency Care Have Different Time Availability

It’s no new that emergency care should be made available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. After all, we all know that death and illness can strike anytime. However, most urgent care facilities open later in the day and typically close in the evening.

3.  Urgent Care is Typically Far Less Costlier than Emergency Care

When we use a service or product, the cost is a major concern. For this reason, it is important to know how much these care facilities charge in general.

Staying at an emergency room can cost anything from $1,233 to $2,168. On the other hand, an urgent care typically costs between $50 and $150. However, this depends on insurance coverage and the treatment you get.

Not to forget that emergency should be made available independent of a patient’s ability to pay, according to the Federal Law. Interestingly, a whopping $18 billion is lost due to unnecessary ER visits.

Conditions that Require Urgent Care

Common health conditions that require urgent care include:

Sprains and Strains

Earaches

Sore throats

Fever

Digestive symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting

Respiratory infections

Sinus infection, sore throat or ear infection

Minor injuries, including small cuts  and burns

Non-life-threatening allergic reactions

Minor rash or skin infection

Bug bites, minor animal or human bites

Urinary tract infection

Conditions that Require Emergency Care

Loss of consciousness

Sudden, severe pain and/or chest discomfort or breathing problems that could indicate a heart attack or stroke

Heavy or continuous bleeding

Severe shortness of breath

Coughing up or vomiting blood

Head injury with or without loss of consciousness

Any major injury

Severe burns

Sudden or unexpected paralysis

Poisoning, suspected poisoning or drug overdose

Accidents, including falls and car crashes or gunshot injuries

Suicidal or homicidal thoughts

A very rapid pulse unrelated to exercise or emotional stress 

Tips to Avoid ER Visits When You Do Not Need Them

Did you know 1 in 4 of the calls to 911 is not a real emergency? Even worse, almost 30% of the calls from urban areas are for a medical ambulance even when the condition does not require any emergency care.

Most importantly, learn to differentiate between conditions that require emergency care and that do not. For example, true medical emergencies like stroke and heart attack have typical signs and symptoms. Thus, learning them will help differentiate it from less serious symptoms that don’t require emergency care.

If you or anyone you love has a chronic health condition like diabetes or high blood pressure, regular check-ups at an urgent care facility is a great way to prevent complications that might otherwise require emergency care.

Don’t Visit the ER When You Have:

Earache.

Minor cuts where bleeding is controlled.

A minor dog or animal bite where bleeding is controlled (however, see your doctor to know if you need a rabies shot).

A sprain.

A sunburn or minor burn from cooking.

An insect sting or delayed swelling from a sting (visit ER only if you have severe breathing difficulty that could be due to a life-threatening allergy called anaphylaxis).

A skin rash.

Fever (if there is convulsion, go to the ER).

Sexually-transmitted diseases.

Colds and cough, sore throat, flu.

Any long-term condition that is well under control, such as diabetes, hypertension, joint pain etc.

The Bottom Line

The need to visit an urgent care facility or an emergency room depends on the type and seriousness of the condition or illness. Naturally, a person is worried when something wrong happens to them. The worry knows no bounds when it involves their children.

However, even during such stressful situations, it is important not to lose your mind and take a rational decision. Doing so will save you and your loved ones from unnecessary treatments and financial burden. Moreover, such practice also ensures you do not use up resources that should be available to those who really need them.

Want to Know More?

To know more about the differences between urgent care and emergency care, visit www.FindaTopDoc.com. Also, gain unlimited access to a myriad of other benefits. Readers can find evidence-based health information with just a click. Driven by the aim to provide authentic information about diseases, drugs, supplements, medical procedures, and lifestyle tips to all its visitors, FindaTopDoc.com and CEO Anthony Casimano allow visitors to read about the best doctors locally. Readers can choose the doctor that best meets their unique health needs, and request to schedule an appointment instantly.

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Tips for Visiting a Dermatologist: Professional Skincare for a Healthy Beauty Routine

Rancho Cordova, CA (PRWEB) April 18, 2011

Regardless of age or skin type, there’s much to be gained from a short sit-down with a dermatologist when it comes to effective skin care. In just a quick visit, patients can receive essential information about the condition of their skin and tips to improve their regimens. Read on to learn how to pick a practitioner and how to prepare for an office visit in Skincare-News.com’s latest article, “Dermatologist 101: How a Visit Can Transform Your Routine.”

Reasons to go

Incorporating professional dermatological care into a skin care routine is a great way to enhance the health and appearance of skin — and a proactive measure to sidestep expensive corrective treatments later in life.

In addition to routine skin evaluations and cancer screenings, a dermatologist can also treat and correct:

    Acne

    Cold sores

    Chronic dry skin

    Skin conditions such as eczema and rosacea

    Scars

    Aging

What to expect

When visiting a dermatologist for the first time, here’s how to prepare and what to expect:

    Bring your medical history. The clinic will ask patients to fill out a form that details medical history. This helps the doctor identify genetic disorders or health conditions that may influence treatment.

    Be prepared to discuss current medications and conditions. Patients will also be asked to list any prescription or over-the-counter medications they’re taking — even those unrelated to skin care. Also, those experiencing any skin condition — like acne or chronic dry skin — will be asked to describe details about their symptoms.

    Skip makeup. The dermatologist may wish to examine the patient’s skin, so it’s best to remove heavy cosmetics before the office visit.

    Bring questions, concerns and a pen and paper. When face-to-face with a dermatologist, it’s easy to forget key questions — so always bring a list. General questions like “What’s my skin type?” or specific inquiries about a condition like acne or aging are helpful to address. And don’t forget a pen and paper to jot down any essential directions or tips from the doctor.

Learn how to pick a practitioner and schedule a visit, plus get more tips on getting the most out of professional dermalogical care, at Skincare-News.com.

http://www.skincare-news.com/a-8125-Dermatologist_101_How_a_Visit_Can_Transform_Your_Routine.aspx

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Finding the correct cause or treatment for a particular skin condition can be challenging. Whether a person is suffering from hives, sun spots, rosacea or another condition, look to Chapter 15 of the Skincare & Beauty FAQ Handbook for tips on improving overall skin health. Find out how to identify and treat skin conditions, plus prevent future outbreaks from occurring.

Skincare & Beauty FAQ Handbook – Part 13: Sun Protection

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