Primary Care Physicians

Question 1

PCP

Answer 1

Generalist physicians also trained in: internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, geriatrics

31 active physicians per 10,000 in 2020

40% of all physicians

Question 2

Allopathic Medicine (MDs)

Answer 2

Traditional medical treatment aimed at neutralizing disease

Some times used with preventative medicine, mostly used by specialists

Question 3

Osteopathic Medicine (DOs)

Answer 3

Emphasis on musculokskeletal system

Stress prevention, diet, and environmental factors

Holistic approach to care

Question 4

6 functional groups of medical specialties

Answer 4

1. Subspecialties of IM (cardiology, oncology)
2. Obstetrics and gynecology
3. Surgery
4. Radiology, anesthesiology, and pathology
5. Pysch
6. Other (e.g. dermatology)

Question 5

PCP Workplace Settings

Answer 5

25% Solo
19% 2-5
11% - 6-10
15%- 11-50
30%-50+

Roughly half is solo / small group

Question 6

Specialty Maldistribution

Answer 6

60% of all physicians are specialist, as this number of specialists increases the number of PCPs decreases

Question 7

Necessary amount of physicians per population

Answer 7

15-19 per 10,000 pop.