Do you wish to stay healthy and active all of your life? A continuing relationship with your primary care physician can assist with that wonderful goal. Your PCP is your go-to provider for both acute and chronic disease treatment. Also, this skilled doctor is your first and best source for education on and coordination of preventive and specialty care.
Here’s more on why this patient-provider relationship is so important.
People Take Better Care of Themselves When They Have PCPs
Your primary care physician wants to know you, as the patient, well. What is your family medical history? What stresses impact your daily function? How can our team help you be more active and eat a healthier diet? Your PCP wants to know all this and more so you can receive the finest in preventive care and treatment of acute illnesses and chronic health conditions, too.
Research indicates that people who have relationships with primary care providers get health screenings, such as mammograms, and also go to the pharmacy to get the prescription medicines they need to feel better and function well.
Patients Understand Their Health Needs Better When They Discuss Them with Their Physicians
There’s a lot of health information out there. How do you sort through it all? Patients with good relationships with their PCPs ask questions about their wellness concerns, whether it’s in person, by phone call, by email, or through today’s convenient 24/7 patient portal access. Doctors want their patients well informed about all aspects of their care–therapies, medications, preventive screenings, and more.
The PCP Provides a True Medical Home
When you have an established relationship with your primary care physician, you know your medical chart is up to date and transferable to other providers as needed. It contains all your important medical information,
In addition, your primary care doctor and team will coordinate referrals to specialty care. Because a PCP knows you and your health needs well, he or she is able to direct you to the provider with the skills and personality best suited to you.
Your Primary Care Provider Delivers the Right Care at the Right Time
If you have a UTI, a wrist fracture, an asthma flare-up, or the stomach flu, you can count on a thorough assessment and a plan of treatment, which will set your health on track again. Ongoing care also includes preventive screenings for cancer, diabetes, bone fragility, and other conditions that may impact people as they age or have certain risk factors associated with heredity or lifestyle. Plus, you can receive the vaccinations you need to avoid contagious diseases and their sometimes dangerous complications.
Primary Care in Sarasota and Bradenton, FL
At Intercoastal Medical Group, our team of primary care providers is highly trained in delivering comprehensive medical care for patients of all ages. They work hard to assess patient needs and goals and to develop treatment plans that promote vibrant health for the long term. They strive to know each person under their care well and to understand their emotional and mental health needs, too.
To learn more about our providers or to schedule a consultation with your PCP, call the location nearest you or use our online appointment request form. We have 10 offices, which include specialists who work closely with our family medicine providers.
