One of the common questions I’ve been getting goes something like this: “I get why direct primary care would be great for older and sicker people, but I’m young and healthy… Why should I pay a DPC doctor a monthly fee to be their patient if I’m not going to need to see them all the time?”
I’d like to start a recurring segment called “Dr. Travis’ Soapbox,” where we dive into the pitches that I find myself giving over and over again in the clinic.
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.
I am one of the two new doctors joining DirectMed DPC and will be the first in the New Braunfels area. I am beyond excited! I love being a doctor. It is an honor, and a privilege to play such a personal role in the lives of fellow human beings.
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.
Our son had his first play-date at a local mall playground. Even though the photos were memorable, the aftermath of the play-date did not come with such fond memories. Within 12 -ours, our little guy was vomiting numerous times and ended up with days of soiled diapers that looked more like a war zone.