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Convenience or Continuity: When Are Patients Willing to Wait to See Their Own Doctor? [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

More than one-half of patients preferred to see only their PCP for an annual checkup (52.6%), follow-up of a chronic condition (54.6%), or follow-up for a mental health condition (56.8%). They also provide insight on when patients would prefer to wait to see their own PCP vs being seen more quickly by another clinician.

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Men’s Health Checklist: Essential Screenings to Prevent Serious Illness

Dr. Michael Bazel

For too many men, however, routine checkups and health screenings tend to fall by the wayside — often until symptoms become unavoidable. The truth is, men are statistically more likely to delay medical visits, putting themselves at higher risk for conditions that could have been detected early and managed effectively.

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

Many chronic diseases—such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers—can be better managed or even prevented through routine checkups, lifestyle changes, and early detection strategies. If you have insurance through providers like Blue Cross Blue Shield , coverage generally includes one annual physical per calendar year.

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Your First Line of Defense Against Illness

Mesa Family Physician

Think vaccinations, annual checkups, screenings for blood pressure or cholesterol, and lifestyle counseling. Primary Care and Preventive Care: How They Work Together Primary care providers are often your main point of contact in the healthcare system. What Is Preventive Care? the answer is that they often go hand in hand.

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"Why Everyone Is Talking About This Medical Clinic in Michigan!"

Plum Health

From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care. Each primary care doctor is committed to improving patient health and providing compassionate, attentive care. What services does the clinic offer?

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