As much as you want to establish a long-term relationship with your primary care physician (PCP), there may come a time when you have to make a tough decision to switch to another one. It could be driven by a change in your personal circumstances, repeated disappointment, or a realization that your health outcome would
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Why You Need to See Your Primary Care Doctor At Least Once a Year
Think of all the routine maintenance you do around your home–changing the aircon filter, cleaning, inspecting your roof—and the endless stream of other tasks that keep your daily life on course. Don’t you think you should apply the same principle to your health? Seeing your primary care physician (PCP) at least once a year for
Read MoreCommon Problems that Can Be Treated by a Primary Care Physician
Despite the hundreds of thousands of practicing primary care physicians in the country, the term “primary care” can still seem like a general, ambiguous term for some people, especially those with little to no medical background. It can leave them wondering what it exactly means and what a primary care physician actually does. Primary care
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Primary care providers have a critical role to play in the healthcare system. Aside from rendering medical care, primary care providers teach and empower patients to make the wisest decisions about their health as well as facilitate care coordination for when patients might need advanced treatment. When choosing the right primary care provider, it’s worth
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