Your clinician decides when it fits
The treating clinician determines whether POCUS is appropriate after considering your symptoms, examination, and the clinical question.
Focused imaging during urgent care
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
Focused bedside ultrasound can help your Clineva clinician answer a specific clinical question as part of your urgent care evaluation.
POCUS is available at all six Clineva clinics. The treating clinician determines whether it is appropriate for your visit.
Available at six clinics
Offered throughout Clineva's Orange County locations.
Clinician-directed
Used when the treating clinician determines it is appropriate.
Focused clinical question
Interpreted alongside your history and physical examination.
A focused part of your evaluation
What point-of-care ultrasound means
POCUS is ultrasound performed and interpreted by a clinician at the bedside to help address a specific clinical question. The images are considered together with your symptoms, medical history, and physical examination.
POCUS complements the physical examination. It does not necessarily replace comprehensive imaging or follow-up imaging when those services are needed.
This explanation follows the general point-of-care ultrasound framework described by the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.
What to expect
How POCUS fits into a visit
Your care begins with a clinical evaluation. Ultrasound may be one focused part of that process when appropriate.
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Clinical assessment
Your clinician reviews your symptoms and history and performs a physical examination.
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Focused bedside exam
When appropriate, the clinician performs a focused ultrasound exam related to the clinical question.
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Clinician interpretation
The clinician interprets the focused images in the context of the rest of your evaluation.
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Next-step guidance
Your clinician explains recommended next steps based on your overall clinical needs.
Availability and limitations
The right care for the clinical question
POCUS is available at all six Clineva clinics, but it may not be appropriate or necessary for every visit.
Other evaluation may still be needed
Depending on your clinical needs, your clinician may recommend additional imaging, testing, specialist care, or emergency evaluation.
Pricing
Call for current pricing
Coverage and patient responsibility vary. Contact your health plan to verify benefits for your visit and any services your clinician recommends.
Insurance and costs
Confirm your coverage before your visit.
Clineva accepts straight Medi-Cal and CalOptima. Coverage and network participation vary by plan, service, and location. Please confirm your benefits before your visit.
Helpful details
Frequently asked questions
No. The treating clinician determines whether POCUS is appropriate based on the clinical question and your overall evaluation.
Not necessarily. POCUS is a focused part of an evaluation. Additional or comprehensive imaging may still be needed.
POCUS is available at all six Clineva clinics. Its use during an individual visit depends on clinical appropriateness.
Call for current pricing. If you plan to use insurance, contact your health plan to verify benefits before your visit.
Clineva Urgent Care
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