Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

This continuity of care is especially important for managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease—conditions that respond best to consistent monitoring and adjustment of treatment plans. Preventive care is most effective when it’s consistent and proactive.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Why Choosing the Right PCP is Crucial Understanding the Role of a PCP Your primary care physician is your main point of contact for health care. They’re the person you turn to for regular check-ups, vaccinations, and when something just doesn’t feel right. But their role goes beyond just treating you when you’re sick.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

As a general practitioner and primary care researcher, it was always fascinating for me to delve into the scientific literature to investigate this issue. The following graph shows the striking difference in premature mortality between countries with weak or strong primary care: 2. Is that appropriate, or should it be the opposite?

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Understanding the Three Types of Preventive Care Before diving into specific examples, it’s important to understand that preventive health care is categorized into three distinct types: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Each plays a crucial role in a comprehensive approach to healthcare.

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