Walk-in clinics are usually used for minor health care issues
Walk-in health clinics can be a cost-effective choice when it comes to health care. However, they lack the services you can get from a doctor or hospital visit.
Use
Walk-in clinics are usually used for minor health care issues, such as colds, flu, rashes or sinus infections. More serious health problems may be referred to a hospital.
Services
The services walk-in clinics are allowed to perform is regulated by the state. Most do not offer any kind of x-rays or lab work.
Cost
Walk-in health clinics are generally cheaper than visits to a doctor or emergency room. Clinics also take most kinds of health insurance.
Staff
The typical medical staff at walk-in clinics are nurse practitioners rather than doctors. However, nurse practitioners can perform medical care and prescribe basic drugs just like doctors.
Locations
Some walk-in medical clinics are located in standalone buildings, but many of them are affiliated with and located in malls, large stores and pharmacies, such as Wal-Mart and CVS.
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