Many insurance companies require one, but many people don't have one. Do you?
Simple question. Do you have an Internist? (or GP)? One doctor who acts as your "gateway" to any other care?
12/29/2013
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I used to, but not anymore. For all I know he's either dead or retired.
01/01/2014
I used to have one, but since moving, I no longer do. I now just call my insurance company to see which clinics are covered and make appointments based on how their availability fits my schedule.
01/07/2014
I do have a GP but don't like having to see her & make a copay to get referred to another DR I actually need to see w/ another copay.
01/11/2014
As a vet I have seen the same primary MD at the VA for quite some time.
01/12/2014
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God bless the VA system. Though seriously lacking in many, many ways, I know a number of vets who would be so lost without the help they offer. Thank you for your service.
Originally posted by
RonLee
As a vet I have seen the same primary MD at the VA for quite some time.
01/13/2014
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I go to the same doctor that was or is an OB dr. My last checkup with him he also saw my husband but he is mostly just a ob gyn doctor.
Originally posted by
Bignuf
Many insurance companies require one, but many people don't have one. Do you?
01/31/2014
I actually haven't been to see a doctor in a few years. As a college student, I had access to the university health services. I never saw the same person twice, though. My health insurance (which I really ought to take advantage of sometime and get a cehck up!!!) doesn't require a "gateway" doctor or anything like that, although i think with some things I would have to get a referral to a specialist from a more general practitioner.
02/02/2014
My primary care physician is an internist. I was lucky enough to be one of her first patients when she opened as a GP when she moved here. Now she is strictly internal medicine only--except for prior patients.
02/10/2014
Never been to the doctor.
02/20/2014
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