Looking for a new primary care provider

About Looking for a new primary care provider

Establishing care with a primary care provider creates a long-term relationship for preventive care, chronic disease management, mental health, and coordination of specialist referrals. A first visit typically reviews complete medical, surgical, social, and family history; medications and allergies; immunization status; mental health and substance use screening; and current symptoms or concerns. Age- and risk-appropriate screening is scheduled. Continuity matters: outcomes are consistently better for patients with a stable PCP relationship than for those using episodic care.