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Post by twoboyzmom on Sept 1, 2016 23:18:24 GMT
Not looking for debate or arguments but curious on others thoughts about using the urgent care centers for a sports physical?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2016 23:22:44 GMT
It's fairly commonly done around here. It's preferable, from a medical perspective, to do it with the doctor a child is established with, but if they are in good health and can't get on the schedule in time for the physical deadline, then fine.
If a child had a chronic condition of any kind, from asthma to a prior injury, I would not do the urgent care route.
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Post by marianne on Sept 1, 2016 23:24:05 GMT
I wouldn't. I think it takes precious resources - time/effort/personnel - away from those who are actually ill, and more in need.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2016 23:31:21 GMT
I wouldn't. I think it takes precious resources - time/effort/personnel - away from those who are actually ill, and more in need. Urgent care around here is not particularly urgent. It's for routine medical care for people who don't have regular doctors, can't get in with them for some reason, or for morning/evening/weekend appointments. They are just walk-in clinics, not emergency care.
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Post by shanniebananie on Sept 1, 2016 23:33:05 GMT
All of the ones around here advertise it as part of their services. We go to one every year for sports and camp physicals.
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Post by marianne on Sept 1, 2016 23:37:10 GMT
They are just walk-in clinics, not emergency care. Ah, my mistake. I'll bow out of this one.
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Post by daisydonna on Sept 1, 2016 23:39:43 GMT
I think it depends on child's age. Junior high I would still go to primary pediatrician. They can check growth chart etc. Older high school child walk in clinic is fine.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2016 23:40:09 GMT
If scheduling was an issue, I would. Our Urgent Care clinics operate as walk-in clinics during the day and ER clinics after 11 p.m. at night and on holidays (not sure about weekends) and ER for certain conditions/treatments (for example, I went in with some severe pain one evening before ER hours, but I was upgraded to ER classification because I had to receive morphine).
I'd prefer to see my doctor, but his hours are such that if I was working, I wouldn't be able to go in without taking off of work, so I could understand a parent who chooses urgent care walk in as an option.
I'm fairly confident that if they have an emergency come in, they have the resources to shift any personnel around to make sure that it's covered.
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Post by scrapalotomous on Sept 1, 2016 23:40:22 GMT
They are just walk-in clinics, not emergency care. Ah, my mistake. I'll bow out of this one. I was going to say the same as you - not realising there was a difference. Surely it is up to the centre not the general public to decide if this is a type of consultation they are prepared to accept. Are the independently run or run by the state/government?
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Post by Zee on Sept 1, 2016 23:42:49 GMT
Many here advertise for this specific service. I would if time and scheduling with our usual physician was a factor, as long as the child has no prior Bragg history or cause for concern.
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Post by 950nancy on Sept 1, 2016 23:45:45 GMT
We were lucky to have the team doctor show up at our gym on several different nights and had an area where they went through all of the steps they have at the doctor's office. He charged about $15-$20 and the nurse, doctor, and athletic trainer went through each kid. The kids could walk to the school and parents didn't have to be there.
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Post by secondlife on Sept 1, 2016 23:51:33 GMT
Ours advertises this as a service.
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Post by Basket1lady on Sept 1, 2016 23:51:45 GMT
It's pretty common around here. In fact, some of the schools will bring in a doc and then advertise it to the other schools. $28 and it's done.
I've used it when the military docs were requiring 4 office visits to get the forms signed from the kids' PCM. Yes, 4. I don't have that kind of time.
But I agree--if you have any concerns about if your child is fit to play, use your regular doc. The year I used it, DS was about a year out from his diagnosis of a heart condition. He was fine to play, but it sure should have flagged a doctor. I had a note from DS's cardiologist clearing him to play, but the doc in a box never asked for it. And yes, I checked the boxes on the form indicating a heart condition. I was really glad that I'd asked the cardiologist about it and not relied on some doc in a back room just signing forms.
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Post by esperanza on Sept 1, 2016 23:58:33 GMT
Our urgent care (peds only) do not do this. You can go to a CVS minute clinic or your PCP. We see sick kids that SHOULD go to ER most of the time but for some reason show up here!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2016 23:58:53 GMT
They are just walk-in clinics, not emergency care. Ah, my mistake. I'll bow out of this one. I would absolutely agree that an emergency room should *NEVER* be used for a sports physical. I can't imagine they would even provide the service if you went in for that.
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Post by freecharlie on Sept 2, 2016 0:05:52 GMT
It is fast and cheap if you aren't on a schedule to get their well check up at that time. Both my kids are summer babirs, so all but one year we do it all at one visit as our Dr allows it.
The one year it was after sports started, we went to the little clinic at King soopers
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Sept 2, 2016 0:10:23 GMT
We were lucky to have the team doctor show up at our gym on several different nights and had an area where they went through all of the steps they have at the doctor's office. He charged about $15-$20 and the nurse, doctor, and athletic trainer went through each kid. The kids could walk to the school and parents didn't have to be there. That has been the case for most of the years I had boys playing school sports. For an otherwise healthy child, I wouldn't hesitate to get a sports physical at walk-in clinic/urgent care center.
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Post by hop2 on Sept 2, 2016 0:15:07 GMT
Then school suggested it here.
And if it's a physical it's no cost out of pocket
And the 'urgent care' is all thrilled with it.
But our 'urgent care' bills visit same as my regular doctor they are not more expensive. It's more like a 24/7 walk in clinic but if needed there are X-rays available.
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Post by kellybelly77 on Sept 2, 2016 0:16:46 GMT
All of the ones around here advertise it as part of their services. We go to one every year for sports and camp physicals. Ours do also!
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Post by myshelly on Sept 2, 2016 0:17:11 GMT
They advertise that service on huge banners here.
So I guess I'm not seeing what the issue would even be?
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Post by freecharlie on Sept 2, 2016 0:19:02 GMT
Hinestly, they measure the kid, listen to lungs, heart, check the spine, coordination, reflexes and plumbing, takes less than 15 min.
If you want in depth, it isn't the way to go. If you want them to sign the form, they are a good choice
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Post by anxiousmom on Sept 2, 2016 0:19:28 GMT
I wouldn't. I think it takes precious resources - time/effort/personnel - away from those who are actually ill, and more in need. Urgent care around here is not particularly urgent. It's for routine medical care for people who don't have regular doctors, can't get in with them for some reason, or for morning/evening/weekend appointments. They are just walk-in clinics, not emergency care. We did it all the time (the walk in clinics.) If they aren't combined with a well visit, it is a lot cheaper to go the walk in route. (Note: my children had no pre-existing conditions.) It isn't that uncommon here either. We have a couple of the more popular clinics that actually advertise a discounted special price for a sports physical.
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Post by chrispeas on Sept 2, 2016 0:29:17 GMT
Yes did it for HS cheer. They give you a flyer at the school. So much faster. Plus the school gets a kickback.
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Post by salem on Sept 2, 2016 0:34:17 GMT
Our schools team up with a local urgent care to offer free physicals for athletes wanting to play.
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Post by kelly8875 on Sept 2, 2016 0:49:28 GMT
I would. Our school does sports physicals at registration for $25. Perfect to have them on site!
If my kid had something to be concerned about, is probably go to our regular doctor, but normal no injury/no problem kids can go anywhere IMO
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Post by freecharlie on Sept 2, 2016 0:55:55 GMT
Ds has asthma and has both a pcp and an allergy/asthma specialist. They both know he plays sports year round. I'd still take Ds to uc for a physical is needed.
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Post by mom on Sept 2, 2016 0:57:33 GMT
Our Urgent Care clinics all have big signs saying they offer physicals. I would do it and not think twice.
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Post by twinsmomfla99 on Sept 2, 2016 0:59:37 GMT
Our school requires new physicals AFTER June 1 every year. My daughter has to have one for summer band that starts at the end of June. I have new student orientation from June 1 to June 30. I cannot take time off except for emergencies that month. Throw in all the kids who are trying to get physicals for summer sports camps, and it is a madhouse trying to get one of the appointments that are available later in the day when I "might" be able to get away from work.
So yes, we go to urgent care early on a Saturday morning in June for physicals. They cost $5 more than my office copayment, and it is well worth it for the convenience.
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Post by beanbuddymom on Sept 2, 2016 1:00:57 GMT
All of the ones around here advertise it as part of their services. We go to one every year for sports and camp physicals. This. We used it for the first time this year because our pediatrician couldn't see us until after the deadline DD needed it for school.
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Post by danor98 on Sept 2, 2016 1:02:46 GMT
Urgent care around here is not particularly urgent. It's for routine medical care for people who don't have regular doctors, can't get in with them for some reason, or for morning/evening/weekend appointments. They are just walk-in clinics, not emergency care. I work in this kind of a facility. We do sports/cheer/camp physicals at our place too. The cost is 35.00, we do not bill insurance for any of these physicals. We will not complete the physical if the child does not pass the vision part (oops! we forgot our glasses) We also will not do them if they answer yes to any of the concussion questions, or if they have any chronic medical conditions. Many of the parents that come in say they can't get an appointment at their pediatrician for month or more. Then there are our favorites patients, the ones that run in after school with a grubby physical form in their hands, hurrying because practice starts at 4. You all know the one I mean. Moaning because they have to wait and because Bobby or Mary maybe late for practice!!!! I always want to ask how long they have know that it was due, but ya" know, I provide the best customer service in town, so i just randomly spew on FB !
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