It’s helpful to think of your PCP as the “conductor” who orchestrates your medical care — from the simple to the complex. He or she will maintain your full medical history in order to provide you with the best care possible. If you need advanced care, your primary care doctor is your link to medical specialists, advanced services, and treatments.
Because early diagnosis and treatment usually leads to better outcomes and recovery, your PCP will recommend screenings such as annual physicals, Pap tests, breast exams, mammograms, prostate screenings, colonoscopies, and others.