WHAT CAN A FAMILY PRACTICE DOCTOR DO FOR YOU?
A family practice doctor can be your first line of defense when it comes to your healthcare needs. They are general practitioners (GPs) that can treat people of all ages. They can help treat various chronic conditions, evaluate your symptoms, offer preventative care, and let you know when you need to visit a specialized doctor.
What Do They Do?
Brookshire Family Practice can offer a wide range of services and care, such as:
- Routine/annual checkups
- Health risk assessments
- Immunizations
- Health Screenings
- Treatment of common chronic conditions
Why Do I Need to See a Family Practice Doctor?
A general practitioner can help with a range of needs, like:
Chronic Disease Management – your GP can help treat and monitor chronic illnesses and diseases including, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, arthritis, skin issues, and asthma.
They can also prescribe medications to help manage these conditions.
Referrals to Medical Specialists – it is sometimes necessary to seek the care of a specialized doctor. Once the family practice doctor assesses your health concerns, they can determine if your condition requires additional care. When you begin treatment with the specialist, they can coordinate prescriptions with your GP to ensure all your needs are met.
Care for Illness or Injury – if you, or a family member fall ill, or if you are injured, a GP can usually facilitate your care without the need of a specialist. Treatments for things like the flu, COVID-19, seasonal allergies, bronchitis, pneumonia, fractures, sprains, etc. can usually be controlled under the care of a family practice doctor.
What Can I Expect at the Doctor’s Office?
Depending on why you are visiting, you can expect some of the following to occur:
- Check Vital Signs
- Routine Blood Work
- Head and Neck Exam
- Women / Men Health screening (e.g. pap smears, mammograms, and prostate, and colorectal exams)
Also, expect to answer questions related to your lifestyle habits and health concerns.
As you can see, a family practice doctor can help you in many ways. Dr. McMorris has been providing compassionate healthcare for over 20 years and he’s here to provide you with the patience and care that you deserve.
