It is a good idea to plan ahead for healthcare visits.

Here are some steps you might use:

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Doctor

A person who cares for patients with a specific type of health need.

They train in medical school to have a doctor degree.

They do specialty training.

Nurse Practitioner

A registered nurse with extra training who cares for patients and health problems.

They have a master's or doctor degree.

Physician Assistant

A person who cares for patients and health problems in an office with a doctor.

They have a master's degree.

What town or city do you prefer?
- Think about how you travel to your visits.
- Which hospital system do you prefer?

Once you have an idea, then check:
- Does the clinician take patients with your insurance plan?
- Is the clinician taking new patients now?
- Does the clinician have office hours at times that work for you?

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Family Medicine

A team who takes care of all ages to help keep you well.

They help treat health concerns and illnesses.

The doctors train in adult medicine and women's health, plus pediatrics.

Medicine Pediatrics

A team who takes care of all ages.

They help patients find and treat illnesses.

The doctors train in Adult Internal Medicine and Pediatric skills.

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Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine takes care of adults only, especially to find and treat new and chronic illnesses.

Internal means illnesses inside the body.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics takes care of children only, both to keep you well and treat illnesses.

What can I expect during my visit?
- How long will I be there?
- Is there usually a wait?

How can I ask for any help that I need?
- Can I schedule extra time?
- Can you tell me about getting from the car to check in? Are there stairs or elevators or heavy doors?
- Is the waiting room noisy? Is there a bathroom nearby?
- Can I wait in my car?