Your primary care provider is often the first point of contact for a patient's medical and health care needs. A PCP provides preventive health services, initial diagnosis and long-term supervision of your non-emergency health care. PCPs are advocates for the patient and coordinate the use of the health care system to benefit the patient. Learn more: https://www.doylestownhealth.org/dialogue-online/2015/june/6-reasons-you-should-have-a-primary-care-provider

1. Also known as a PCP, this
health care practitioner is often
the first point of contact for a
patient’s medical and health care
needs. A PCP provides preventive health
services, initial diagnosis and long-term
supervision of your non-emergency health care.
PCPs are advocates for the patient and coordinate
the use of the health care system to benefit the patient.
What is a
Primary Care
Provider?
PCPs in
the USA
294,834
4
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Types of PCPs
Family Medicine
Having a Primary
Care Provider is
Good for Your
Health
Your PCP Will
Help develop an individualized plan
Help you manage chronic disease
Promote healthy aging through
preventive care
See the “big picture” of your overall
physical and mental health
Detect changes in your health based
on your history
Make referrals for further care
Whole family
Internists Avg. Visits Per Year
1,2
REGULAR CHECK-UPS
with PCPs help prevent
chronic diseases
of adults have one
Seven of the top ten
causes of death in 2010 were chronic diseases
or more chronic
health conditions50%
visits annually for all Americans
2
Adults
Pediatricians
Children
13xper yr.
JAPAN
USA
4xper yr.
1,000,000,000
3
References 1. American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2. Forbes, 9/4/14 3. CDC 4. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Primary Care Workforce Facts and Stats