Why Direct Primary Care (Part 2)?
With Direct primary care (DPC), the primary care doctor is paid an affordable monthly fee that covers a broad set of primary care services, about 90% of everything needed for the patient’s health.
With Direct primary care (DPC), the primary care doctor is paid an affordable monthly fee that covers a broad set of primary care services, about 90% of everything needed for the patient’s health.
Hopefully you will be able to spend some time outside over the next few weeks, even if you are not taking a spring break. With the change in seasons and lovely weather comes intense sun rays and more time spent outdoors.
In my last post, I told you why I love primary care. It was a picture of what primary care could and should be. When primary care works well, it helps patients to stay healthy and happy.
My college neurobiology professor spent the entire first lecture speaking to us about humility. It was one of those perspective shifting moments that has stayed with me ever since.
Primary care can be found in pediatrics, internal medicine or family medicine. Most primary care physicians (PCP’s) will focus on prevention of chronic disease, cancer screening, health education, and treatment of ongoing and acute issues.