Emergency Room vs Urgent Care

When it comes to seeking medical attention, it's important to know the difference between an Emergency Room and Urgent Care. Urgent Care facilities are best suited for non-life-threatening conditions such as common colds, allergies, sprains, lacerations, and more. On the other hand, Emergency Rooms are equipped to handle conditions that require immediate attention, such as chest pain, abdominal pain, dehydration, complex fractures, and more.

Choosing the right facility can have a significant impact on the financial outcome of your visit. Opting for an Emergency Room when it's not necessary can result in overpaying for your treatment. Conversely, choosing Urgent Care when you need an Emergency Room can lead to additional costs and waste valuable time being transferred to a more suitable facility.

To address this issue, UF Health Emergency & Urgent Care was created. These facilities offer both care paths under one roof, ensuring that each patient receives the appropriate level of care. Additionally, each facility is equipped to handle any emergency, and patients are billed at Urgent Care rates if their condition turns out to be lower acuity. This means that patients don't have to self-triage where to go when they need care. The answer is always UF Health Emergency & Urgent Care, where they can be confident that their bill will reflect only the care they require to treat their condition.