Founders Family Medicine's Blog – August 2024 Archive (2)

When it comes to making decisions about your medical care, your health is at stake. As such, it is important to carefully weigh out your options. In modern times, we have nearly endless specialists, primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, family practices, emergency rooms, and urgent care facilities. With so many different choices, it can be difficult to determine where to turn when you need care. While every type of care provider…

Urgent care centers have seemingly popped up overnight. What started out as a few clinics has developed into a nationwide phenomenon with many family practices and even specialists adding on urgent care associated with their main facility. Particularly for those growing up prior to this comprehensive healthcare movement, concerns abound over the quality of care one is likely to receive at such a facility.

One…