5 things your urgent care provider wants you to know, but probably won't tell you...

It's 5 o'clock on Friday evening and you need medical attention.  It's not an emergency, but definitely can't wait until Monday.  So off you go to the local walk-in urgent care to get the care you need.  
5 things your urgent care provider wants you to know, but probably won't tell you...

1. Take the darn fever reducer!  We will believe you if you tell us that you had a 102.2 fever at home.  You seriously don't have to prove it to us, 
2. Antibiotics will not cure your head cold.  It doesn't matter if your going on vacation tomorrow.  You don't have a "sinus infection" if you've had cold symptoms since yesterday.  Go home, take some cold medicine and rest.  Come back in a week if your symptoms persist or worsen. 
3. I shouldn't have to include this, but please please, for the love of everything holy, please do not put anything in any orifice if it doesn't belong there.  
4. Mentioning that you Googled your symptoms automatically discounts your intelligence and moderately irritates us. 
5. 98.9 is not a fever.  Even if your normal temperature for you is 97.8. 

Until next time,
​The Humerus NP

***This is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be taken as medical advice,   Always discuss medications with your primary care provider to determine the best course of treatment for your individual needs*​**
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