Living Healthy 2 Ask the doctor What should I do if I can’t see my doctor right away? Sometimes you get sick when your doctor’s office is closed. Maybe you need help fast. If you can’t see your doctor right away, you have other ways to get care. Here are some ways to get care: ■ Call your doctor’s office advice line. ■ Schedule a telehealth visit. ■ Call our Nurse Advice Line. ■ Visit an urgent care clinic. What is a doctor’s advice line? Some doctor’s offices have a phone line you can call when you need medical help. This line connects you to someone who can answer your questions and tell you what to do next. What is telehealth? Telehealth is when a doctor can see you on a video call while you stay at home. The Alliance now partners with Rocket Doctor to provide telehealth visits for flu symptoms, sore throat, allergies, digestive problems, skin conditions, urinary tract infections and more. Dr. Mai Bui-Duy is a Medical Director at Central California Alliance for Health. She practiced Internal Medicine primary care in Santa Cruz County for seven years and has 15 years of experience in the medical field.
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