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It details the two primary methods for booking: scheduling appointments directly with established primary care providers for routine visits or physical exams, and using the request appointment feature for specialist consultations or specific medical concerns. The guide emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate appointment types to ensure sufficient time for providers, and it provides clear instructions on handling urgent versus non-urgent clinical needs, explicitly advising patients to utilize emergency services for life-threatening situations. Through these digital tools, patients can maintain their interactive health records, browse available schedules, and coordinate care with specialists efficiently, ensuring streamlined access to medical services within the Cleveland Clinic network. 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An “Office Visit” appointment does not provide a sufficient amount of time for your provider to complete a physical.  \nTips for When to Use Schedule an Appointment  \n• Yearly physical exams (when scheduling with your current primary care physician)  \n• Non-urgent office visits  \nHow to Use Request an Appointment  \n• For all Cleveland Clinic providers, including specialists  \n• Select your preferred dates and times, or request the first available appointment  \n• An appointment scheduler will book the appointment and send a secure message in MyChart with the appointment details  \nTips for When to Use Request an Appointment  \n• A non-urgent office visit with your specialist  \n• A non-urgent office visit with your specialist or primary care provider to address multiple concerns  \n• Yearly physical exams  \nEstablished provider: A provider you have seen within the last fifteen months.  \nMyChart® is a registered trademark of Epic Systems Corporation.","cbCaipOeO46XJctY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipOeO46XJctY","pdf",386215,"English","# Scheduling Appointments in MyChart\n## How to Use Schedule an Appointment\n## Tips for When to Use Schedule an Appointment\n## How to Use Request an Appointment\n## Tips for When to Use Request an Appointment","[{\"question\":\"What is the difference between scheduling an appointment and requesting one in MyChart?\",\"answer\":\"Scheduling an appointment allows you to view and select from an established provider's open schedule directly, while requesting an appointment is for all providers, including specialists, where an appointment scheduler will book the visit and notify you later.\"},{\"question\":\"When should I select 'Physical' as the appointment type?\",\"answer\":\"You should select 'Physical' when scheduling your yearly physical exam with your current primary care physician to ensure the provider has enough time to complete the examination.\"},{\"question\":\"What should I do if I am experiencing a medical emergency?\",\"answer\":\"If you are experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, or a life or limb-threatening emergency, you must call 911 immediately; do not use MyChart for urgent medical concerns.\"}]","MyChart Scheduling Appointments - Version 3 | PDF",1791836376]