The Value of Primary Care

When was your last appointment with an internist or a family medicine doc? In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman talks with fellow millennial and family medicine physician, Dr. Jeremy Neuman from Ally Primary Care to discuss the critical role of primary care in the lives of people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.

They explore the misconceptions surrounding primary care, the importance of preventive health, and the concept of direct primary care.

Dr. Neuman shares real-life stories that highlight the impact of primary care on patients' lives, emphasizing the need for continuity of care and the qualities to look for in a primary care physician. The conversation also touches on screening guidelines, the role of primary care in women's health, and exciting developments in healthcare.

Highlights:

• 00:00 Introduction to Primary Care and Its Importance
• 02:48 Understanding Direct Primary Care
• 05:01 Defining Primary Care and Its Role
• 08:11 Misconceptions About Primary Care
• 09:36 Real-Life Impact of Primary Care
• 12:01  Continuity of Care in Primary Care
• 14:05 Finding the Right Primary Care Physician
• 16:48 Screening Guidelines and Frequency of Visits
• 20:16 The Role of Gynecologists in Primary Care
• 23:52 Exciting Developments in Healthcare

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Learn more about this episode's guest and YMyHealth Contributor, Dr. Jeremy Neuman, and his practice, Ally Primary Care here: https://www.allyprimarycare.com/
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