Isn’t all medicine internal? How is a it different from a PCP?
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A PCP or primary care provider is basically like your “main doctor”, who knows your whole picture and might also refer you to other specialists.
A PCP can usually be one of four kinds of specialists:
– Internal Medicine, which specializes in adult care with a focus on managing issues related to “internal organs”. They often practice inside of a hospital.
– Pediatrics, which specializes in the care of children.
– ObGyn – Less commonly used as a pcp, but technically qualifies as one. Focused on women’s reproductive health.
– Family Medicine, who receives broad training and can see all of the above, so named because they can see “the entire family” if desired. Less specialized, but greater audience of care.
Because everyone’s health needs are different, there are different preferences in what specialization you’d like your PCP to have.
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