I’d appreciate a better understanding of what this group thinks the “job of a PCP” should be today.
I’m currently almost 40 with no major health issues and my experience with a PCP has been an annual physical and the same advice - and no discussion of changing risks factors for me as I get older, have less sleep due to raising two young k…
I’d appreciate a better understanding of what this group thinks the “job of a PCP” should be today.
I’m currently almost 40 with no major health issues and my experience with a PCP has been an annual physical and the same advice - and no discussion of changing risks factors for me as I get older, have less sleep due to raising two young kids, and have diabetes risk in my family.
From what I see - if often involves managing more and more medications for aging patients (blood pressure, diabetes, stroke risk, etc).
I also don’t see PCPs addressing acute issues - as their hours are too short - and that is mostly handled by urgent care and ERs.
So what is left? I’m not really sure - though I can say what I really want is a thoughtful and creative professional to partner with me on my current and possible future medical issues.
PS - I wish PCPs were more knowledgeable and supportive of psychiatry. For my age cohort (parents of young kids) this is the biggest heath challenge that we face and we typically have to go to non-medical providers (therapists, acupuncturists, etc) for years before someone we trust finally tells us “I think you may benefit from seeing a psychiatrist”.
I’d appreciate a better understanding of what this group thinks the “job of a PCP” should be today.
I’m currently almost 40 with no major health issues and my experience with a PCP has been an annual physical and the same advice - and no discussion of changing risks factors for me as I get older, have less sleep due to raising two young kids, and have diabetes risk in my family.
From what I see - if often involves managing more and more medications for aging patients (blood pressure, diabetes, stroke risk, etc).
I also don’t see PCPs addressing acute issues - as their hours are too short - and that is mostly handled by urgent care and ERs.
So what is left? I’m not really sure - though I can say what I really want is a thoughtful and creative professional to partner with me on my current and possible future medical issues.
PS - I wish PCPs were more knowledgeable and supportive of psychiatry. For my age cohort (parents of young kids) this is the biggest heath challenge that we face and we typically have to go to non-medical providers (therapists, acupuncturists, etc) for years before someone we trust finally tells us “I think you may benefit from seeing a psychiatrist”.