KevinMD March 1, 2025
Family physician Pamela Buchanan discusses her article, “The ER doctor who became the new PCP.” In this compelling conversation, Pamela explains her transition from emergency medicine back to primary care, driven by a growing shortage of primary care providers that leaves many patients with no choice but to seek care in the ER. She highlights the strain on both patients and health care workers and emphasizes the importance of prevention and making primary care a more attractive career path for new physicians. Pamela offers actionable takeaways such as advocating for better incentives for primary care, emphasizing early intervention, and reimagining the health care system to support sustainable patient care.
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