STEP 2: Choose a Primary Care Provider
The importance of your relationship with your Primary Care Provider( PCP).
Your PCP provides routine healthcare, disease prevention, supports your wellness and overall care.
Your PCP acts as the first contact and principal point of continuing and ongoing primary care. In addition to identifying and treating common medical conditions, your PCP can provide preventive care, offer appropriate health screenings, and reinforce healthy lifestyle choices.
Your PCP will also assess the urgency of your medical problems and make referrals to medical specialists when necessary. If you do not yet have a PCP, review the tips on the opposite page to help you select the right Primary Care Provider for you.
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