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NOLA.com: 5 Reasons There Is No Substitute For A Primary Care Physician

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/24/2016 - 12:00


  1. Familiarity - A primary physician is familiar with the patient's medical history and is trained to care for a patient at all stages of life
  2. Medical History - Family Medicine doctor can put your illness or injury in context of past medical issues
  3. Thorough Examinations - Walk-in clinics are less likely to recognize more serious health issues in the quick "evaluate-and-prescribe" model
  4. Knowledgeable Referrals - Wrap-around treatment plans that include complementary medical referrals when specialty care is needed
  5. Healthcare Coordination - A Regular physician can track a patient's visits to specialists and rehabilitative services after a major illness or medical event


Source: NOLA.com
Source URL: http://blog.nola.com/sponsored/2016/02/5_reasons_there_is_no...



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