It is important to have primary care provider before you are sick. A primary care physician is necessary for a person with a health as well as for the continue care of varied medical conditions such as hypertension. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 92.8% of children have contact with a primary care provider while only 82.1% of adults do.
It is important to be connected to and visit your primary care physician regularly. In the link below are ten reasons why you need a Primary Care Physician.
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