First of all, what is a Primary Care Physician?
Your Primary Care Physician (a.k.a. primary care provider) is someone responsible for dealing with the majority of your health care issues. In a nutshell, he/she is considered your main doctor. In the past, they are called family doctors who keeps the family’s medical history of common illnesses up to the severe ones.
The importance of having a PCP… 
Your PCP shall be your first stop when you feel uneasy such as when having a flu, muscle pain, sore throat and the likes. Your main doctor understands your healthcare need more than any other random physicians. It is a huge help that when you do get sick, your PCP already knows you and your medical history as well as how you look and behave when you’re healthy. This way, you’ll be treated with clarity and efficiency plus you will have a better view on preventive measures as PCP’s are always up-to-date when it comes to the gravity of your holistic health.
Since your primary care physician addresses most of your medical needs, they are also the ones to refer you to the right specialists (i.e. cardiologist, surgeon, psychiatrist) when a more complex illness has been detected.
Need to find a PCP?
If you have an HMO or POS plan, you will surely be required by your insurer to have a primary care physician. However, if you have any other insurance that doesn’t require you to get a PCP, it is still a smarter option to have one. By doing so, you’ll have the opportunity to be monitored and routinely screened before anything gets worse.
To ensure that you have the appropriate coverage before seeing a physician, let us help to find the right health plan for you. Health Plans in Oregon can provide you with free assistance when it comes to your health insurance and medical needs. Book an appointment (at no cost) with us through 503-928-6918. We also do home visits so you won’t have to go out to get our help.
