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When should I go to the doctors instead of hospital?
You should call 911 or come right to the ER if you’re systemically sick – that’s when an illness affects your entire body, and you have severe pain or sudden onset of severe symptoms, a fever that won’t break, or “something doesn’t work,” like you’re unable to move an arm or leg or breathe normally.
What is urgent doctor appointment?
Emergency Appointments If you need to see a Doctor urgently on the day (Urgent meaning it is not regarding regular medication, on-going problems), please phone up or come in and book an emergency appointment. This means if you phone in the morning, you will be seen that morning.
Can I go to the emergency room if I think I have Covid?
However, if you are experiencing warning signs that indicate you may have serious complications related to COVID-19, you should seek immediate care from the emergency department. These signs include: Blue coloring in the face or lips. Chest pain and pressure.
Can I go to the emergency room on my own?
You can go to your doctor or the emergency room on your own. Even if you are a minor you can still legally seek care from an emergency room. The doctors in the ER/Hospital will convince your parents to sign a consent to treat you.
What should I do if my parents won’t help me see a doctor?
If there’s a local school or religious institution nearby, they probably have someone there who would be willing to give you a ride or help you set one up. If you truly need to see a doctor and your parents refuse to help you get to an appointment, you may need to start making plans to live on your own.
What to do when your mother won’t set up an appointment?
This will help prove to your mother that you are serious about your health concern as well as aiding your doctor to land a correct diagnosis. If she won’t set up an appointment, then you should talk to your school counselor about the situation. If you are over the age of consent, you can go to the doctor by yourself.
Do I Tell my Mom I really need to see a doctor?
My daughter was a hypochondriac, so sometimes it was hard to know if she REALLY needed the doctor. Doctors can cost a lot of money. If you are savvy enough to be on QUORA, you should be able to google your symptoms and tell your mother why you believe you really need to be seen.