Not sure where to go?
Answer a few short questions and we'll help you figure out whether your situation calls for the ER, a visit to us, or rest at home.
Where should you go?
Takes about 60 seconds
How would you describe the severity of your symptoms right now?
Choose the option that best matches how you feel.
Are you experiencing any of these warning signs?
Select the one that applies.
What best describes your primary complaint?
Choose the category that best fits.
How long have you been experiencing these symptoms?
Duration helps us assess urgency.
Do you have any underlying health conditions?
This helps us assess your overall risk level.
Go to the Emergency Room NOW
Based on your answers, your symptoms suggest a potentially serious condition that requires immediate evaluation in an emergency setting with full resuscitation capabilities — including cardiac monitoring, CT imaging, and specialist backup.
Please call 911 or have someone drive you to the nearest emergency room immediately. Do not drive yourself. Palm Beach Critical Care is not equipped for life-threatening emergencies.
Palm Beach Critical Care is right for you
Your symptoms indicate an acute medical issue that warrants same-day physician evaluation — but does not require the ER. This is exactly what we're designed for.
At Palm Beach Critical Care, a board-certified Critical Care physician will assess you, order appropriate tests, and if needed, administer IV fluids or antibiotics on-site. You'll be seen promptly, without the chaos of an emergency room.
Monitor at home — stay alert
Based on your answers, your symptoms appear mild enough to monitor at home with rest, hydration, and over-the-counter remedies. Many mild illnesses resolve on their own within a few days.
However, if your symptoms worsen, you develop a fever over 103°F, you're unable to keep fluids down, or you have any concern at all — please reach out to us. We'd rather you call and find out you're fine than wait too long.
Know before you go
A general guide to help you quickly determine the right level of care for common situations.
- Chest pain or pressure
- Stroke symptoms (face droop, slurred speech)
- Severe difficulty breathing
- Loss of consciousness
- Severe allergic reaction
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Major trauma or head injury
- Suspected poisoning or overdose
- High fever with chills
- Suspected pneumonia
- UTI or kidney infection
- Skin or soft tissue infection
- Dehydration and vomiting
- Moderate respiratory illness
- IV antibiotic treatment needed
- Needs X-ray or labs same day
- Mild cold or sore throat
- Low-grade fever under 101°F
- Mild nausea with no vomiting
- Minor aches and pains
- Mild allergies or congestion
- Resolving symptoms improving daily
- Non-urgent medication refills
- Routine chronic disease management