Staff at UW Health are seeing long wait times as more patients with respiratory illnesses are seeking care.
Chief Quality Officer Jeff Pothof says triage workers are prioritizing patients based on the most immediate need for treatment. The flu virus, and, in particular, RSV, have seen an early spread this year, prompting more people to visit doctors. Pothof recommends scheduling an appointment with a primary care physician if possible, and consulting with pharmacists on over-the-counter remedies for most common cold symptoms.
