主要的 care providers treat a variety of medical conditions and help manage many health-related issues throughout their patient’s lives. 主要的 care is considered the first-line treatment avenue for all non-emergent medical conditions. 主要的 care physicians focus on managing the total body coordinating referrals to specialists when needed.

初级保健Physician帮助他们的病人 了解他们的慢性疾病减少疾病的风险因素，改善整体健康. 主要的 care providers are associated with helping you and your family achieve an improved quality of life and a longer, 更健康的生活，同时降低医疗保健的总体成本.

When choosing a primary care physician, it is important to consider these five items.

• “网络”供应商. Health insurance plans have specific contracts with providers making these the preferred providers for your insurance. If your primary insurance is Medicare, ensure the clinic has primary care doctors who take Medicare.
• 专业知识满足您的健康需求. The scope of practice can differ between the different types of primary care physicians, therefore it is essential to choose a doctor that meets your or your family’s healthcare needs.
• 推荐. Talk with family members, friends, and co-工作ers to see who they use as a primary care physician. 这可以为您提供有关供应商的第一手信息.
• 物流. 选择离家近的Clinic, 工作, or child’s school can reduce the hassle of attending appointments and quickly obtain a check-up when sick.
• 预约. Schedule an appointment and if you are not completely satisfied with the provider or their office, 换一个Physician也无妨.

初级保健提供者提供 广泛的医疗服务 包括急性、慢性和预防性治疗. A primary care doctor can evaluate and treat non-emergent medical issues 如 coughs, 感冒, 尿路感染, and general musculoskeletal issues without the expensive emergency room or prompt care bill.

主要的 care providers also maintain long-term relationships with their patients taking care of 慢性疾病 如 糖尿病 and high blood pressure and coordinating referrals to specialists when needed. 在你 年度健康检查, your practitioners will arrange appropriate screening tests and provide tips to lead to a healthier life.

是的. 许多初级保健Physician 完整的健康位置 接受医疗保险, 包括传统的医疗保险, 医疗保险补充计划, 以及几个医疗保险优惠计划.

If you are new to the clinic, the best way to schedule an appointment is to call the 离你最近的初级保健Clinic 和我们的病人护理专家谈谈. They will register in our system and will schedule your first appointment.

如果您已经是我们Clinic的病人，请使用 病人门户网站安排你的下一次预约. 对于刚接触门静脉的病人, 不用担心, 创建一个新帐户，并按照提示设置您的帐户. 患者门户允许随时随地访问您的护理.

在你的第一次约会中，重点将是了解你自己. 你的初级保健Physician 会得到你的病史信息吗, 具体需求, and any concerns you may have so that future visits will be more personalized.

A general physical exam will be conducted and depending on the reason for the visit, 可能会进行特定的检查和测试.

The frequency of visits to a primary care physician’s office depends on your age and health. 50岁以下的健康病人, 你可能只需要每三年去看一次Physician. 适合50岁以上的人, following up with your primary care at least once a year is typically recommended. This once-a-year recommendation is also the minimum number of visits needed for those who take prescription medications.

For those with 慢性疾病 requiring frequent evaluations, 比如糖尿病, it is not uncommon to see your primary care physician every three months or sooner. Each person’s situation will dictate how often you need to be seen by your doctor.

当你去初级保健Physician的办公室时, bring your current health insurance information and any documents you need the doctor to complete. It is important to bring a list of your current medical conditions and medications including vitamins/supplements, 有了名字, 剂量, 以及每种药物的使用频率. 最后, 列出你想问Physician的问题, this will ensure you make the most of your appointment and leave feeling satisfied that all your questions were answered.

是的. 主要的 care practitioners are well trained in managing a wide variety of chronic conditions including 糖尿病 and high blood pressure. 主要的 care doctors can order appropriate tests to monitor the disease and prescribe medications as needed. 除了, they will arrange appropriate screening tests to monitor the effect of the chronic condition on your body. If needed, a primary care provider can coordinate an appointment with a specialist.

完整的健康办公室. 我们知识渊博的员工可以帮助指导您的下一步工作. For injuries or illnesses that are life-threatening or can result in significant disability, calling 9-1-1 and obtaining emergency care is best for these situations.

在非紧急情况下, our office can contact your provider’s team to obtain a quick response with the next steps in management. 如果下班后, an on-call provider will be able to provide you with the initial management steps and help schedule an appointment with your doctor’s office.