One of the biggest concerns people had during the height of the pandemic was how to keep up with their doctor’s appointments. Primary care visits consist of health checkups, diagnostics and treatment, and monitoring of chronic diseases. With social distancing guidelines in place, doctor’s appointments last year and early this year were increasingly being done online. In other words, more and more patients saw their primary care doctors virtually, through their smartphones and computers, which ... [Read More]
Primary Care
Primary Care Physician vs. Family Doctor vs. Internist
You can turn to many types of doctors for specific medical concerns. In many cases, there is an overlap in the medical care certain doctors can provide. Such is the case with primary care physicians (PCP), family doctors, and internists. These medical professionals share a common goal, which is to help improve your overall health. When looking for the right physician for your needs, it’s helpful to know the differences of medical expertise. Let’s take a closer look at the similarities and ... [Read More]
Visiting a center for primary care during the covid-19 pandemic
Access to primary care is something every person should have. It is through regular visits to a primary care doctor that patients get health checks that can reveal potentially serious health issues in early stages. If you haven’t left your home to visit a center for primary care since the start of the pandemic, you are missing out on the benefits of annual checks, wellness checks, and screenings. The CDC has released guidelines for health centers, including primary care clinics, since last ... [Read More]
How to prepare for a visit with your center for primary care
As a patient, you have a limited time that you spend with your primary care doctor. In an ideal world, you could spend hours with a doctor, but in reality, you don’t. It is for this reason that patients are advised to prepare for their visit to the doctor. For one thing, it helps you make the most out of your visit and prevents time wastage. Here a few tips on how to prepare for a visit to your center for primary care services. Bring All Your Medical Records Lab test and imaging results, ... [Read More]
Preparing for your Annual Exam with Your PCP
Annual physical examinations play an important role in maintaining good health and well-being. Primary care doctors provide annual exams to patients, which may change in frequency depending on the patient’s needs. If you haven’t scheduled your annual exam, now is the time to do so. If you are scheduled for your annual exam, here are several tips on how to make the most out of it. Have A List of Questions Ready Annual physical exams tend to be longer than regular check-ups. This is the time to ... [Read More]
