THE DOCTOR EVERYONE NEEDS PEOPLE WHO HAVE A REGULAR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN STAY HEALTHIER.
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bout three in four Americans have a primary care physician (PCP), according to a study recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine—and that number worries healthcare experts. According to the most recent figures, only two-thirds of 30-year-olds have SONU MODY, DO a PCP. Healthy Together
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In fact, everyone should have a PCP, doctors say. People who regularly see a PCP report improved health outcomes, according to a largescale study, also published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Adults with primary care were significantly more likely to fill prescriptions, receive screenings and get early treatment for chronic diseases.
Sonu Mody, DO, a family medicine specialist at Jersey City Medical Center and a member of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, explains the benefits of having an ongoing relationship with a PCP. Primary care provides a fullpicture, holistic view of your health. “A primary care physician plays a key role in coordinating several aspects of a patient’s healthcare needs in one central location,” Dr. Mody explains. This can include coordinating specialist
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