KevinMD October 8, 2024
Md Fazle Rabbi, MD

Primary health care is the cornerstone of non-emergency medical services, offering essential support to patients and promoting overall wellness. Even individuals in good health benefit from regular visits to their primary care physician (PCP) to sustain their well-being. However, the primary care sector faces numerous challenges today, ranging from increased patient demand to the complexities of modern health care needs. Addressing these challenges is essential to sustaining the effectiveness and accessibility of primary care services.

As the population grows, increasing patient numbers have become a common issue in health care today. According to the Physician Foundation’s 2018 survey, a primary care physician has to see 20 patients per day. However, in reality, this number can vary. If a physician serves...

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