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An emergency is an
injury or illness where you must have treatment right away. If
not treated right away, the injury or illness could lead to death
or a long-term health problem.
A true emergency
is:
Danger of losing
life or limb (any body part)
Chest pains
Poisoning or overdose of medicine
Choking or problems breathing
Possible broken bones
Heavy bleeding
Fainting
Suddenly not able to move
Criminal attack (rape, mugging, stabbing or gunshot)
When you have an emergency,
go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. DO NOT stop to call
your Primary Care Provider (PCP) or Community Health Choice (CHC).
DO call your PCP and CHC within 24 hours of emergency care, or
hospital admission, or as soon as possible. The hospital or emergency
room may tell you to get follow-up care with one of their doctors.
Call or see your PCP for follow-up care or referrals to any needed
specialists, medical equipment or other services.
If your problem is
urgent, but not an emergency, go to your Primary Care Provider
(PCP.) Your PCP is usually better for treating urgent problems.
Types of urgent
medical issues are:
Earache
Toothache or baby teething
Rash
Colds, cough, sore throat, flu or sinus problems
Minor sun burn
Chronic back pain
Minor headache
Broken cast
Stitches needing to be removed
Drug refills
Done
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