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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. METHODS Our cross-sectional online survey asked patients about their primary care clinics, PCP, portal use, self-reported health, and demographics.

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How Often Should My Child Visit the Doctor?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

When it comes to your children, you want to make sure you’re making the right decisions, and this definitely applies to their health. New parents may be unsure of how often their child should visit their family doctors. During an annual checkup, their pediatrician will check for normal growth and development.

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

Dr. Michael Bazel

When it comes to taking care of your health, proactive choices today can prevent serious problems tomorrow. For too many men, however, routine checkups and health screenings tend to fall by the wayside — often until symptoms become unavoidable. Mental Health Screening Mental wellness is just as important as physical health.

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Your First Line of Defense Against Illness

Mesa Family Physician

In this blog, we’ll break down what preventive care involves, explore its relationship with short-term health insurance, and explain why it’s a critical part of staying healthy at any stage of life. Think vaccinations, annual checkups, screenings for blood pressure or cholesterol, and lifestyle counseling. What Is Preventive Care?

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The 5 Most Common Health Risks for Men and Strategies for Prevention

Dr. Michael Bazel

While its exact cause is unknown, age, family history, and lifestyle factors play a role. Those with a family history of prostate cancer may need earlier screenings. Know Your Family History: Inform your doctor of any family history of prostate cancer to personalize your prevention plan. Limit red and processed meats.