Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: What's the Difference?

When a patient is feeling pain in their chest, they're likely unsure about where to go.

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room When a patient is feeling pain in their chest, they're likely unsure about where to go: do they call 911, go to the emergency department, go to an urgent care center, or make an appointment with a primary care physician? READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT 10 Ways to Identify Health Scams MORE What Should You Know Before You Get the Flu Vaccine? MORE 3 Ways to Tell If Your Doctor Is Patient-Centered MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.