It can be hard to know where to seek help when medical issues arise. Factors like the nature of your symptoms and how severe they are can determine the level of care you might need. This quiz can help you decide if you should go to urgent care or the emergency room (ER).
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Karla Robinson, MDKarla Robinson, MD, is a medical editor for GoodRx. She is a licensed, board-certified family physician with almost 20 years of experience in health through varied clinical, administrative, and educational roles.
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Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPHPatricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH, is a medical editor at GoodRx. She is a licensed, board-certified pediatrician with more than a decade of experience in academic medicine.
