DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

In  many cases, individuals who are feeling ill or who have complications  resulting from an injury will schedule an appointment to meet with their  personal physician. In other cases, the cause for concern is so serious  that it is apparent that a visit to the nearest emergency room is in  order. However, there are instances in which the timing does not support  either approach. When a person falls ill or is injured outside of  traditional medical office hours, immediate assistance may be required.  That’s where urgent care comes in as a setting in which a patient can  seek care for serious, yet not life-threatening conditions. At Urgent  Care Center of South Bay, a team of physicians and support staff is  there to address each patient’s concern, regardless of whether it is  after business hours or on the weekend.

A  wide range of diagnostic tools is used to determine the full scope of a  patient’s illness or injury. From imaging technology to rapid result  viral testing, there are numerous tools to assist in the diagnostic  process. A foundational approach at Urgent Care Center of South Bay is  to provide patients with swift medical treatment. The goal is to begin  meaningful contact with each patient within 5-10 minutes of arrival and  to complete each visit in a timely manner. Diagnostic testing is  critical to that process, as it is difficult for a practitioner to  determine a course of action until there is a clear idea of the  underlying cause that brought the patient in for care. If the diagnostic  process reveals a condition that requires care in an emergency room  setting, then the staff will assist in coordinating that care and  transferring any applicable medical information to the new care  provider.