Patients
What to expect with private medicine.
If you’re considering switching to a physician in private practice, or your doctor is transitioning to this type of practice, you’ll need to consider the decision carefully. This type of practice is not for everyone. The first question to ask is — do you value prevention of illness, not just treatment for illness? Do you value your health?
Think of a private physician as a health quarterback. You are a team, and he has the time to know and understand you and your health. Together you monitor and maintain optimal health, allowing you to prevent a health risk before it may arise. Should something happen, a doctor who knows you is there, giving you the best care possible.
There are three main benefits to private medicine:
Accessibility
By focusing on providing more time and ability to fewer patients, your private physician will show you a considerably changed experience when you visit. You’ll no longer have long waits for an appointment or sit in a crowded office. Your doctor will be able to take more time with you. And it’s more convenient, too – you no longer need to be sick, and can make an appointment or call your doctor when you feel you need it.
Avoiding Illness
An even bigger factor in your experience will be that your private physician will focus much more on prevention … identification of your personal risks. Your doctor will perform vital tests that the insurance companies are not yet willing to cover. Instead of getting “sick care,” you’ll be much more involved with your doctor in preventing disease.
Saving Money
With private medicine, you can consider moving to a higher deductible health insurance plan, saving you money every month. And, over the years, with more prevention, you will require fewer interventions.
If you truly care about your health, you have the most important quality needed. By investing, building, restoring and protecting your health, you’ll be adding years to your life, and improving the quality of your life, too. To find a private physician near you, simply contact us.
