4 Reasons Why You Need a Primary Care Physician (Get One Today!)
Charles Fazio
April 27, 2021
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What Is Primary Care?
Primary Care Physicians are often an individuals point of entry for sustained care in the medical system. Regardless of your reason for seeking healthcare, your primary care physician is responsible for assessing and providing the patients comprehensive care.
Some of the areas of focus in primary care are:
- Disease prevention
- Health promotion
- Patient education
- Diagnosis and treatment of chronic illnesses
One of the most important factors to consider about primary care is the collaboration with other health professionals, utilizing referrals when it is appropriate.
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1. Lower Health Costs
Primary Care Physicians serve on the front lines of the healthcare system, and developing a habit of seeing your primary care physician for a yearly checkup is essential to reduce your overall healthcare costs.
A study done by the Primary Care Institute at University of Rochester School of Medicine analyzed data from over 13,000 participants. This study took into account whether or not the participants were currently seeing a primary care physician or only specialists, and their total annual healthcare expenses.
The results showed that individuals with a primary care physician reported fewer serious medical diagnosis, higher perceptions of health, lower mortality rate, and 33% lower annual healthcare expenses.
2. Higher Level Of Comfort
One of the best things that you can do to take control of your health is having a primary care physician. Having access to this type of healthcare helps people feel better, live longer, avoid absence from work, and reduces emergency room visits.
According to a Common Wealth Fund study, adults who hav a primary care physician has 19% lower odds of premature death, compared to those who only see specialists.
Without regular care, easily controllable conditions such as high cholesterol can be kept in check with common and safe treatment. If a condition such as high cholesterol goes un-noticed, over time this can eventually lead to a heart attack – that should have been avoided.
3. Identify Health Issues
Without regular care, easily controllable conditions such as high cholesterol can be kept in check with common and safe treatment. If a condition such as high cholesterol goes un-noticed, over time this can eventually lead to a heart attack – that should have been avoided.
4. Referrals To Other Providers
Depending on the individual patients needs and goals, they may be referred out to a “specialist”, to receive the best treatment possible.
At South Pointe Healthcare we have Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Physical Rehab, Physical Therapy, and Mental Health providers that practice under the same roof. This unique “one stop shop” setup allows us to give our patients the care that they need, all in a collaborative team environment.
When patients see our primary care physician, Dawn Moon FNP – BC, the best course of care may involve any of our other integrated practices, and we will setup a patient journey accordingly.
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If you live near Lafayette, CO and are looking for an incredible Primary Care Physician, South Pointe Healthcare should be your first option. Dawn Moon, FNP-BC is our rockstar provider.
Please give us a call at (303) 665-8444 to schedule your appointment today.
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*The material contained in this blog post is for general information purposes only. You should not rely on the material or information in this article to make any diagnosis or healthcare decision. Any healthcare decision that you make should be brought up with and agreed upon in conjunction with your primary care provider. South Pointe Healthcare at Coal Creek LLC in no circumstances is liable to any party for damages that may occur directly or indirectly from information or material contained in this article.