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3 Reasons Why It Is So Important To Have A Regular General Practitioner

22 December 2016 by Ross Martin

It is very important that you have a regular general practitioner that you feel comfortable with, trust, and that you can visit whenever you need to. This article will discuss three reasons why this is considered to be so important. 

Referral To Specialists

If you think that you may potentially need to see a specialist for something, your general practitioner is going to be the doctor that you visit first. Your general practitioner is going to be able to give you a full assessment to see if you do in fact need to see a specialist and, if so, what kind of specialist you need to see. They will give you a list of specialists that are providers for your insurance, and will likely discuss with you which ones they personally recommend. This is not only going to help you get to a specialist, but to help you find the best specialist for your specific needs. 

Routine Screenings

It is important for people of all ages to have routine screenings throughout their life. These screenings are going to check you overall health and are a great form of preventative care. This is generally going to include physicals, blood work, and things of that nature. During these screenings, if something is in fact found that doesn't seem normal, your general practitioner will have it checked out right away. This is going to allow you to catch potential issues early, which can help you to be healthier, and in some cases, it may even save your life. 

Manage Permanent Health Issues

If you have a permanent health issue, such as: diabetes, thyroid disease, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, etc., then it is going to be very important that you seek regular treatment for these conditions. The best way to go about doing this is through your general practitioner who knows your health history and how to best treat you. They are going to be able to monitor your health issues over time, and will be able to see if they are improving, worsening, or maintaining. If they notice that they seem to be worsening, they can do certain things like changing your medication dosage, trying a new medication, and/or sending you to a specialist for further treatment. This is going to allow you to manage your health issue as best as possible and help you to live the fullest life that you can, despite your health condition. 

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