We love our creature comforts, including favorite foods, clothes, furniture, or whatever you hold dear. Dare I say it? One of my creature comforts included my long-time primary care doctor! Creature comforts make us feel good and comfortable, but have you ever considered welcoming a new physician (PCP)?
I believe excellent primary care is critical and the center of all things in my wellness journey. I’ve been fortunate to have doctors who are easy to talk to and available. But as my insurance changed, I had to change doctors twice in the last few years. These adjustments were stressful, considering my previous physician was mine for more than ten years. Unfortunately, the Pandemic didn’t help me cope with change.
But I’ve noticed a few surprising things about changing doctors. First, our country has many excellent doctors with diverse backgrounds, interests, and specialties. The last two doctors brought fresh, new insight into my health care. They made me think (and rethink) what medications I use and how well exercise and nutrition support my wellness journey. They ordered new and different lab work and testing. We talked, and they challenged me with probing questions and offered other therapies, not clinging to old diagnoses and treatments.
My old primary doctor was a terrific physician, but the change was good for me. I feel comfortable and safe with new doctors. If you aren’t familiar, “Marcus Welby, M.D.,” was a beloved, popular classic tv family doctor with a great bedside manner. He was the old standard for a “good” doctor. But hey, I’m good without him. How about you? Are you ready for a new doctor?
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