Choosing a primary care doctor is one of the most important health decisions you’ll make. Unfortunately, it’s hard to find reliable, easy-to-understand information about specific doctors or practices
Studies show that when people's access to primary care doctors improves, their risk of dying of cancer, heart disease and strokes declines. And Medicare Advantage members with a primary care physician are more likely to benefit from coordinated care and to have a positive health care experience
Within a primary care practice you can access a wide variety of health services: preventive care and screenings; care for chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension and diabetes; and acute care for problems like coughs, digestive issues and high fever.
Doctors play important roles in our lives, no matter our ages, cultural backgrounds or medical needs. They ask us to do what is right for our health and the health of our loved ones. They help us when we are hurt or have fallen ill. They comfort us when we are scared and not at our best.
Doctors are specially trained and licensed medical professionals, and their job is to make a diagnosis (find what's making you ill) and then, treat you so that you can get better. ... These doctors work together to keep your community healthy.
There are several different types of doctor that will be identified as a primary care physician - typically Family Practice, Internal Medicine or General Practice. There are also doctors who focus on children, called Pediatricians, who will serve as the primary care physician for your child.
Your Doctor's contribute to your community:
While it might seem a job requirement that physicians positively influence patients' lives, many go the extra mile, providing free care in their communities or on mission trips and working with patients other people would rather not treat
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