Urgent Care

Urgent care centers provide quick medical attention for non-life-threatening conditions, offering an alternative to long hospital waits. While they serve an essential purpose, urgent care facilities can sometimes overlook serious health concerns or provide impersonal treatment.

The Good

Urgent care clinics offer fast, accessible medical services for seniors with minor illnesses, infections, or injuries. They provide extended hours, often without the need for appointments, making it easier to receive treatment when a doctor’s office is unavailable.

Seniors can get prescriptions, X-rays, and minor procedures without the high cost or stress of an ER visit. Many urgent care centers also offer vaccinations, lab testing, and routine medical support.

The Bad

While convenient, urgent care centers may not be equipped to handle complex senior health issues. They focus on quick treatment, meaning doctors may miss underlying conditions or fail to consider a senior’s full medical history.

Wait times can still be long, and the quality of care varies by location. Some urgent care centers rely on rotating staff unfamiliar with senior care needs, leading to rushed or incomplete evaluations.

The Ugly

Seniors at urgent care centers risk misdiagnosis, incorrect prescriptions, or being sent home without proper care instructions. Some clinics push unnecessary treatments or fail to refer seniors to specialists when needed.

Billing confusion and insurance disputes can also occur, with some urgent care centers charging ER-level fees for basic services. Seniors may unknowingly agree to costly tests or procedures without fully understanding their options.

Getting urgent care

If you or a loved one has experienced poor treatment, misdiagnosis, or financial issues at an urgent care center, Seniors In Distress is here to ensure your concerns are addressed.

How we help

• Advocate for Proper Medical Attention – We ensure seniors receive appropriate care at urgent care centers.
• Investigate Misdiagnosis or Mistreatment – We help families address concerns about rushed or incorrect treatment.
• Prevent Financial Exploitation – We assist in understanding urgent care billing and insurance coverage.
• Provide Guidance on Next Steps – We help seniors find follow-up care, specialists, and ongoing medical support.

Need help after a visit

If you or a loved one has concerns about an urgent care experience, reach out to us. No senior should receive inadequate care due to rushed or incomplete evaluations.