How to Find a Good Primary Care Physician

TLDR When looking for a primary care physician, consider their availability, affability, ability, and advocacy. Look for doctors with good communication skills, accessibility, and a passion for continuous learning to ensure they provide the best care for their patients.

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00:00 Finding a good primary care physician involves considering availability, affability, ability, and advocacy as key criteria.
01:46 Advocacy, ability, and affability are key qualities to consider when selecting a physician.
03:07 Physicians need to have good communication skills, be accessible, and stay up-to-date with medical advancements to best serve their patients.
04:29 When selecting a physician, it's important to inquire about their clinical workload, reading habits, and passion for learning to ensure they are continuously improving their practice.
05:51 Referrals from respected doctors can be valuable when looking for a physician in a different location.
07:10 Finding a physician who is knowledgeable, attentive, and supportive of an actively involved patient is crucial, even if it takes time to find the right fit.
08:31 It is important to note that the podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or the giving of medical advice.
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