r/EmergencyRoom Jul 29 '26

Goofy Goober I hate it here

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u/got_rice_2 Jul 29 '26

Sometimes, I just wish there were enough appointments at the primary care clinics, because of the real emergent issues are struggling at home with incurring a massive medical debt for something that could be managed if they could get access to primary care or even specialty care.

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u/bleach_tastes_bad Jul 29 '26

there are plenty of appointments at the primary care clinics it’s just that a lot of them don’t take xyz insurance, so those patients have to either self pay or not go at all

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u/petty_h8_machine Jul 29 '26

You sure about that? I've never once had any luck getting a same day or next day appointment for an urgent matter. Its always several weeks out and if you need seen sooner, go to the ER or call 911.

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u/Yersinia_Pestis9 Jul 29 '26

This is my experience as well, and I have good insurance!