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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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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Understand the Different Types of Diabetes Doctors Before searching for a diabetes doctor, it’s important to understand the types of medical professionals who treat Type 2 diabetes: Primary Care Physician (PCP): Often the first point of contact, they handle basic diabetes management.

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Your First Line of Defense Against Illness

Mesa Family Physician

You may see both “ preventive ” and “ preventative ” used when talking about health. Preventive” is more commonly used in clinical and formal writing, while “preventative” is more casual. Your primary care provider (PCP) is the one who helps you implement a preventive strategy and adjust it as your needs evolve.

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