Medical care is provided at walk-in clinics in a convenient, affordable, and basic manner. In addition to being conveniently located near retailers or pharmacies, walk-in clinics (sometimes called retail clinics) make it easier for patients to locate and use them. Due to the fact that most clinics are staffed by nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and there are options for underinsured and uninsured patients, the clinics are so affordable. In walk-in clinics, only basic medical care is provided. In other words, they can treat only simple, minor (non-life-threatening) health conditions like simple injuries and common illnesses. A walk-in clinic can offer treatment for the flu, strep throat, small cuts, and skin infections, for example. There are some key differences between a walk-in clinic and an urgent care clinic. In addition to providing convenient, affordable, and basic medical care, urgent care clinics typically have a certified doctor on staff and can provide a higher level of care than walk-in clinics. X-rays and lab tests are also available at urgent care clinics, which can treat more serious (but still non-life-threatening) health conditions. Many urgent care clinics accept walk-ins as well as appointments for these services. A walk-in clinic is not able to provide the same level of service and care as an urgent care clinic.