Your Choice, Your Decision

One of the purposes of these guidelines is to help you determine how sick you are. Then it's time for you to make a decision and act. By reading the questions and by using your common sense, you should be able to select one of the five following When to Call Your Doctor categories:

• Call 911 Now (you may need an ambulance)
• Call Your Doctor Now (night or day)
• Call Your Doctor Within 24 hours (between 9 am and 4 pm)
• Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours
• Self Care at Home