Primary Care
The basic goal of primary health care is to provide patients with continuous and comprehensive care. Another important function of a primary health care center is to provide quality health and social services to the underserved.
What does a primary health care physician do?
Typically, primary care physicians commonly check for:
- High blood pressure
- Other risk factors for heart disease
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes mellitus
- Breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancers
- Developmental disorders
- Status of immunizations to prevent illness
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Depression
- Signs of domestic violence
What to consider when choosing a primary care physician?
Because your primary care physician has such a significant impact on your health, it’s critical to select a doctor you can trust and who you feel at ease with. When selecting a primary care physician, keep the following factors in mind:
- Insurance
- Location
- Board certification
- Online access