Triage

Where every visit begins. First complaints, first impressions, and the “urgent” problems people decide can’t wait another second. From hallway lurkers to sniffle panics, this is the waiting-room warmup act.

Waiting in the Urgent Care Hallway Lurker

Complaining About the Wait in Urgent Care: Hallway Lurkers

Today’s urgent care shift was another test of patience. Not mine—well, actually yes mine—but mostly theirs. Every room full, waiting room crammed, and a steady stream of “walk-ins” who are shocked, shocked, that walk-in care involves waiting. The usual complaints start rolling in. You can set your watch by it. Ten minutes in: “How much

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