HP113wk1.assignment2 HP113 Urgent Care and Primary Care Grantham University HP113: Hea

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HP113wk1.assignment2 HP113 Urgent Care and Primary Care Grantham University HP113: Healthcare Delivery Systems Urgent Care vs. Primary Care clinics An urgent care facility is a clinic that opera... tes on a regular basis that treats a range of non-life-threatening illnesses that need medical treatment. Orthodox primary care hospitals, on the other hand, are open during regular business hours. Even on weekends, holidays, and during regular business hours, urgent care clinics are available. Since the cost of Urgent clinics is far greater than that of regular clinics, they can only be used where the primary care provider is unavailable and the situation is urgent. The caregiver/doctor can develop a bond or partnership with the patient at a primary healthcare facility, helping him or her to get to know the patient better. This allows them to have a greater understanding of the patient's medical condition and,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Show More]

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