What’s primary care?
Primary care refers to the individualized care the providers at Family Medicine and Acute Care of Sandhills offer. In addition to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, this type of care includes all aspects of your health:
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Medication management
- Patient education
- Specialist referrals
Primary care is the foundation of your health and wellbeing maintenance. For virtually any medical condition, your primary care provider is the first point of contact.
Think of your primary care physician as the conductor of an orchestra, leading the way and serving as a valuable link to coordinate with other specialists. Primary care calls on you, the patient, to be a committed partner in your healthcare.
Who do primary care providers treat?
Primary care providers at Family Medicine and Acute Care of Sandhills welcome and treat men, women, and children of all ages, sexes, and backgrounds. No matter your position in society or the details of your medical history, your primary care provider is your rock, and the physician you first turn to when dealing with virtually any medical condition.
Which conditions do primary care providers treat?
When it comes to diagnosing and treating medical conditions, primary care providers intervene on a case by case basis. Their main function is promoting health maintenance and preventive medicine through practices like diet and exercise while identifying common medical conditions, should they arise.
Depending on the severity of your condition, they may recommend specialists or provide targeted treatment for a variety of conditions, including:
- Obesity
- Coronary artery disease
- Hypertension
- Sleep apnea
- Skin conditions
- ADHD
Primary care providers also facilitate regular screenings for common health problems, such as diabetes. They assess the urgency of your condition and point you in the direction of the best provider for care, whether it’s best handled in the office or by another health care provider.
Why is primary care essential?
Primary care is an essential component of your health care because it helps you stave off medical issues before they arise and detect problems early — when they’re easiest to treat.
Primary care providers can substantially improve your quality of life by keeping you healthy and disease-free: adults in the United States who regularly visit a primary health care provider have 19% lower odds of premature death, compared with individuals who solely visit specialized medical care providers.
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