Match each description to the appropriate provider or service.

treat time-sensitive emergencies

Hospitals

Medical specialists

offer treatment in a specific field of medicine,

such as cardiology

care for basic needs after regular doctor

hours

Urgent care centers

x

X

General practice doctors and nurse

practitioners

provide counseling for unplanned

pregnancies

Crisis pregnancy centers

care for routine medical needs

Urgent care centers: care for basic needs after regular doctor hours

Hospitals: treat time-sensitive emergencies

Medical specialists: offer treatment in a specific field of medicine, such as cardiology

General practice doctors and nurse practitioners: care for routine medical needs

Crisis pregnancy centers: provide counseling for unplanned pregnancies

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Discussion

Urgent care centers are often open all hours, but may not be as fully equipped (or staffed) to provide the sort of emergency medicine that a fully-equipped hospital can provide. While a general - or nurse-practitioner can provide routine care, they will consult with specialists when expertise is needed in a specific area.

Various kinds of pregnancy centers can provide counseling and perhaps some medical services for planned or unplanned pregnancies.