Why This Matters
Right-sizing care saves hours and thousands — wrong-sizing risks both.
Triage Yourself
Life/limb/vision threat → ER
Needs imaging/stitches today → urgent care
Days-old, stable, annoying → appointment
Not sure + red flags → ER
Not sure + none → nurse line
Gotchas & Consequences
Suture windows close in hours; “wait till Monday” means scarring.
Nurse lines are free and decisive — use them at 2am.
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