The healthcare system is divided into categories arranged according to the specialty of providers and the technical complexity of their services. As the level gets higher, so does the severity and complexity of the diseases and injuries that are treated. The number of patients also decreases as you go up the ladder. After all, the
Read MoreIf you have a non-life-threatening health concern for which immediate intervention is necessary, and you think your only option is to go to the ER or urgent care facility, you probably never knew that there’s such thing as a 24-hour doctor. A 24-hour doctor is essentially a primary care physician who offers concierge medicine— an
Read MoreIf you’re one of those people who find going to the doctor quite a chore, you want to get it over with as quickly as you can. However, considering how difficult it can be to even get past your doctor’s answering machine, how can you make this happen? The simple answer is to see a
Read MoreWhen you notice a skin rash, unusual lump, or sudden discoloration, it is in your best interest to head over to your primary care doctor. Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and your own physician knows all about your susceptibilities and pre-existing conditions – which just may have contributed to this issue on your
Read MorePrimary care physicians (PCPs) tend to a broad range of common health care needs of children, teens, and adults. These needs stem from lifestyle choices, socioeconomic factors, heredity, and more. Accordingly, PCPs play an important role in education, coordination of treatments and services, and identification of community trends that contribute to health problems. Let’s explore
Read MorePrimary care is the first contact a person has with the health care system. It includes different types of health care, from preventive medicine to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic medical conditions. Primary care providers have a breadth of knowledge and experience, owing to the type of training they undergo to become qualified to
Read MoreSo, you’ve booked an appointment with a new primary care doctor. Great! The last thing you want is to leave the doctor’s clinic realizing that you forgot to ask a question or did not fully understand your doctor’s recommendations. It makes a big difference if you are well-prepared for your first appointment with your new
Read MorePeople with primary care doctors tend to be healthier and live longer. Studies show that primary care influences longevity and quality of life even with chronic health conditions. If you are seeing a doctor for a specific health condition, chances are, who you are seeing is a specialist. The scope of a primary care provider
Read MoreEstablishing a long-term relationship with a primary care physician is one of the most important decisions you can make that help will steer your health in the right direction. However, primary care isn’t a monolithic form of care, as the field essentially has variations. Learning about the different types of primary care physicians can help
Read MoreThe worldwide COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic is changing almost everything about how we live our lives, even in terms of taking care of our health. However, life must continue without allowing the virus to interfere with our regularly scheduled checkups and health maintenance. Your primary care doctor is here for you even during these
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