SERVICES

Sick Visits

Male patient sits in an exam room with a female nurse for a sick visit at Community Health Centers of South Central Texas for annual exams and sick visits VISITAS POR ENFERMEDAD

Sick Visits at CHCSCT

A sick visit is to diagnose and treat your illness or injury quickly and safely. Your provider will assess your symptoms, develop a treatment plan, prescribe medications, and offer guidance and education.

This can include

  • Evaluation and Diagnosis: Your provider can figure out what’s wrong.
  • Treatment Planning: Develop a treatment plan for you.
  • Medication Prescriptions: Can prescribe medications to relieve your symptoms.
  • Diagnostic Tests: They may order diagnostic tests to gather more information.
  • Minor Procedures: Some health centers can perform minor procedures on-site.
  • Health Education: They may offer guidance on managing your illness.
  • Referrals: They can refer you to a specialist or arrange for additional diagnostic tests.
  • Follow-up Care: They may recommend a follow-up visit to monitor your progress.

Services may vary by health center location.