Primary to Quaternary \u2013 Levels of Healthcare and their Impact<\/a><\/div>\nMom:<\/strong> Yes, I believe most doctors who practice family medicine truly care about the families they work with, and Dr. Kumar is a great example in our lives. He has always helped decode medical jargon for us and explained the problem in simple terms which we could understand. He seems to have a \u201csixth sense\u201d about our family, from having studied us for so many years. I am worried this new specialist you want to consult will make us take an entire panel of tests, and then say that it\u2019s a throat infection so please drink warm water and soup. And who could blame the doctor? He has no baseline data about us to go on. Unlike Dr. Kumar, he doesn\u2019t know that you spend so much time talking yourself hoarse on the phone and have an addiction to iced drinks.<\/p>\nKavya:<\/strong> Hahaha, agreed. I too don\u2019t want to spend money on performing unnecessary medical tests. I\u2019d rather spend it on shoes.<\/p>\nMom:<\/strong> Hahaha, you and your shoes. Come, let\u2019s give Dr. Kumar a call. He\u2019ll know what to do.<\/p>\nAs predicted, Dr. Kumar knew exactly what to do. After the initial pleasantries to put Kavya at ease, he got right to the point and asked her what her symptoms were. She mentioned the itchy throat and the heavy head. He asked her when she started having these symptoms, what she ate for dinner the previous day and whether she had been out late any time in the past week. Within 5 minutes, he had cracked the case. Kavya had gone for a late birthday party at her friend\u2019s house the previous night, and they had celebrated with cold drinks and an ice cream cake. The party had been on the terrace and the night air had been rather chill. She had also not had enough water to drink since before she went to the party. Kavya was dealing with the beginnings of a sore throat and had a headache from dehydration. Dr. Kumar advised against popping the painkiller Kavya had planned to take, for her liver\u2019s sake. He then suggested drinking plenty of hot liquids and advised rest for the day – maybe a chamomile tea if the headache got worse. Kavya was alright after a few bowls of soup and a short nap, and she then had the rest of the afternoon free to have a leisurely lunch and to spend some quality time with her mother!<\/p>\n
Building a long-term relationship with a family doctor<\/strong>, ensures personalized care and a deep understanding of your medical history, leading to accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. It’s invaluable to have a dedicated general physician who knows your health intricacies, ensuring your well-being is consistently monitored and maintained.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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