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

Annals of Family Medicine

This study assessed the preferences of family medicine patients for seeing their primary care physician (PCP) vs other team clinicians based on visit type and wait time. Less is known about how team-based care influences patient satisfaction and perceptions of the trade-off between continuity and access.

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How Often Should My Child Visit the Doctor?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

On the child’s fourth birthday, you can consider this their first annual check-up after which point they will only need to visit their family doctors once a year. Between Age Four and 18 Once your child has had their first annual checkup at age four, you’ll want to keep them on a regular annual checkup schedule each year.

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What Is the Importance of Pap Smears and Pelvic Exams?

Newnan Family Medicine Associates

Many women may even put off attending annual checkups during the busy seasons of their lives. As a woman, pelvic exams and Pap tests are seen as a low priority. Nevertheless, from the teenage to post-menopausal years, Pap tests and pelvic examinations are necessary to help women stay healthy.

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What Is the Importance of Preventative Medical Care?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Updated Medical History When you have regular checkups with a primary doctor, your medical history will stay more up-to-date. This means that if medical events or illnesses have surfaced in your immediate family since your last checkup, your doctor can calculate this information into your risk factors for other conditions.

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7 Tips for Choosing a Primary Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Make a List of Qualities You Require in a Doctor The most important thing to remember is that your primary doctor will be responsible for all of your routine checkups and tests. Call Hitchcock Family Medicine today. Here are seven tips to help make the process easier. Looking for a primary doctor who has your best interests?

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How a Family Care Physician Can Save Your Life

Hitchcock Family Medicine

For example, if your family has a history of heart disease, they'll help you learn how to eat a heart-healthy diet to prevent cardiovascular problems. Personal Injuries Physicians are great for much more than a checkup or sore throat. A family care physician can provide pain relievers and some treatments for injuries.

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

Plum Health

Whether it’s ensuring children receive the right vaccinations and developmental checkups or helping seniors manage chronic conditions like arthritis, this clinic offers services for everyone. The clinic focuses on family medicine , meaning your entire family can receive care from the same trusted provider.

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