Build a Solid Connection With Your PCP

Knows the big picture of your health

Your PCP is your “go-to” person for health care. Your PCP is focused on taking care of you as a whole person and understands your overall health status. Your PCP looks at the big picture—your physical, mental and emotional health—and can measure your vitals to compare them to previous visits. This makes it possible to flag potential health problems and identify issues before they become more serious. Plus, your PCP can work with your specialists to coordinate your care.

Helps you stay on top of your medications

You might be taking multiple medications, and this could open the door to drug interactions and possible side effects. Your PCP can review all the medications you take—including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, supplements and vitamins—to make sure they work together safely for you. Your PCP might know if a new health concern is actually a medication side effect.

Helps make sure you’re up to date on preventive care

Preventive care is important to your health. Your PCP can help you stay current on annual screenings, making sure you get the tests and vaccinations you need.

Builds a better bond with you around your health

An annual wellness visit is a chance for you and your PCP to get to know each other more and create a  stronger relationship. That’s a benefit of these visits, and we encourage you to schedule your next one. The more you and your PCP work together, the more confident you’ll feel about the health advice you get. And that goes a long way toward keeping you healthier.